When a Panama City resident is injured because of something unexpected happening with a product they are using -- a food enjoyed for dinner or medicine that was supposed to help -- he or she may have what's known as a product liability claim. Personal injury victims...
General Motors dangerous product claims update
Florida drivers who follow the news are likely aware of the General Motors ignition switch product liability cases. As we mentioned in a previous blog, the company had to recall millions of vehicles, and multiple lawsuits and claims have been brought against the...
First safety-defect trial set for 2016; GM will try to settle
There are many reasons for car accidents in Florida. Drunk drivers, distracted drivers and sleepy drivers all create dangers on the road. But when it is a defect in the car itself, and it appears that it could have been corrected, losses of life in vehicle collisions...
Over $1 billion to be paid in product liability settlement
Sometimes medical procedures don't go as planned in Florida. Mistakes happen. Worst case scenarios may include negligence rather than error. But what does one do when a medical plan goes well, and much later there's a problem? Hip replacement recipients across the...
Brand-name drug makers to be liable for generic dangerous product
Residents of Florida likely use, or know someone who uses, prescription drugs. Head to any Panama City drug store and you'll find brand-name medications and many corresponding generic versions. An interesting ruling by a federal appeals court this week may change how...
Product liability class action against Marie Callender
Across Florida and other states, natural and organic foods are becoming a bigger trend. Many businesses are creating product lines in the niche to appeal to a growing number of discerning shoppers, but a recent class action suit against Marie Callender claims that the...
Product liability an uphill battle with big corporations involved
Natural or safe foods are a growing concern for individuals across the nation, including residents in Panama City, Florida. As news reports of genetically modified crops and increasingly dangerous chemical treatments come to light, individuals may wonder what foods...
Products liability law suit stymied by jurisdiction issues
Legal matters of any type can be complex, and when you involve the various court systems in the country, it can be a veritable maze to get your claims before the correct court. A large products liability case that involves 261 women, including 21 from Florida, is...
Defective products and a pattern of consumer abuse, Part Two
In Part One of this series, we looked at how consumers who buy electronic products as soon as they launch often serve as guinea pigs in terms of product testing. Some companies will ship or retail products that have been inadequately tested for durability and...
Part 1: Defective products and a pattern of consumer abuse
The holiday shopping season is here, which means many people will buying the latest electronic games, along with cameras, cellphones and other gadgets. Many consumers, wanting to be the first among their friends to acquire the latest electronic device, will go to...

