Dangerous Products

Unseen trauma can be as dangerous for children as physical injuries after a car accident

September 25, 2025

Car accidents are traumatic events for anyone, but when children are involved, the emotional and psychological consequences can be particularly profound. In a city like Chicago, where busy streets and frequent crashes are an unfortunate reality,…

Woman sues over injuries from defective pressure cooker explosion

May 4, 2021

Pressure cookers are popular due to their ability to cook food quickly. However, cookers that have a manufacturing or design defect can pose safety hazards to users.   An Illinois woman recently filed a lawsuit in…

Product liability issues during the COVID-19 pandemic

June 11, 2020

Consumers have a reasonable expectation that the products they buy are safe for use. Companies that are part of the supply chain are responsible for ensuring their products are safe before they are released to the…

Conair Corp. sued for defective hair dryers that catch fire

May 8, 2020

Two Illinois women filed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that Conair’s Infiniti Pro Hair Styler Series 259Y can spark and catch fire, causing serious injuries. The case was filed in Cook County Circuit Court. Plaintiffs Julie…

COVID-19 Pandemic Raises Concerns About Potential Product Liability Claims

April 7, 2020

The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention has determined that person-to-person contact is the most common way of spreading the novel coronavirus. However, research shows that the virus can survive on surfaces such as cardboard and…

Consumers urged to check recalled dehumidifiers amid fire risk

August 2, 2019

Many people use dehumidifiers in their homes during the warm summer months without realizing the appliance may be a potential safety hazard. Around 6.8 million units have been recalled in recent years due to a defect…

Pyrex faces class action lawsuit for exploding glassware

April 16, 2019

Pyrex has been sued over allegations that the company’s popular glass cookware products are defective and prone to shattering. The class-action lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on…

Defective tampons recalled over infection risk

February 15, 2019

A personal care products manufacturer voluntarily recalled a line of tampons after customers complained they were unraveling or falling apart inside the body. The tampons were sold across the United States and Canada. Kimberly-Clark released a…

Woman sues Johnson & Johnson over alleged talcum powder cancer risk

June 26, 2018

A woman brought a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, accusing the company of failing to warn consumers about the cancer risks associated with its popular talcum powder products. She claimed she would not have purchased Johnson’s…

Illinois introduces new pharmacy guidelines to enhance patient safety

October 27, 2017

Under new regulations Illinois pharmacists will now be required to counsel patients when they get new medication orders filled or are seeking changes to regular prescriptions. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner recently approved the updated guidelines in…