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Woman sues over injuries from defective pressure cooker explosion

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 federal court claiming she suffered serious injuries after her Crock-Pot Express Pressure Cooker exploded due to a “defective and …

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Product liability issues during the COVID-19 pandemic

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 market for purchase. If someone’s negligence causes a person to suffer injury or death due to a defective product, …

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Conair Corp. sued for defective hair dryers that catch fire

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 McClanahan and Emily Hergert claimed they suffered burns on their wrists and forearms while blow-drying their hair using the …

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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 plastic for up to several days, raising concerns about product liability due to transmission through contaminated objects.

COVID-19 Pandemic Raises Concerns About Potential Product Liability Claims

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 plastic for up to several days, raising concerns about product liability due to transmission through contaminated objects. Product liability …

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Consumers urged to check recalled dehumidifiers amid fire risk

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 that causes them to overheat, start smoking and eventually catch fire. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission …

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Pyrex faces class action lawsuit for exploding glassware

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 behalf of four plaintiffs and other U.S. consumers who bought or own Pyrex glassware made from soda lime silicate …

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Defective tampons recalled over infection risk

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 statement announcing the recall of U by Kotex Sleek Tampons manufactured from October 7, 2016 to October 16, 2018. …

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Woman sues Johnson & Johnson over alleged talcum powder cancer risk

Woman sues Johnson & Johnson over alleged talcum powder cancer risk

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 Baby Powder had she known about its alleged link to ovarian cancer. Barbara Mihalich is the lead plaintiff in …

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Illinois introduces new pharmacy guidelines to enhance patient safety

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 an effort to improve customer safety. Pharmacists must provide verbal counseling when dispensing drugs to new patients, giving new …

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Illinois considers measures to improve pharmacy safety

The heavy workload of pharmacists in Illinois has been under the spotlight in recent months. The state has proposed several bills in an effort to improve consumer safety and reduce the chances of prescription errors that can cause harm to patients. The Illinois House of Representatives voted in favor of legislation that would set up …

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