A-Z List of Consumer Products

Avaira Contact Lensnot accepting new claims

These lenses were recalled by their manufacturer, CooperVision, in 2011. The side effects of using this product have caused serious injuries and permanent disability to a number of users.

Automatic Emergency Brake Failuresactive litigation

Automatic emergency braking systems (“AEB Systems”) are a new safety technology that can save lives, but when they are defective, they can result in serious accidents that may prove deadly.

Benzene Exposureactive litigation

Benzene is a hazardous chemical that causes cancer and other injuries. Yet it is one of the most commonly used chemicals in the country. People face exposure at work and in their communities.

Death Wobble on Ford Trucksnot accepting new claims

More than 1,200 Ford truck drivers have filed complaints about the issue to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Numerous drivers have reported frightening incidents of losing control of their trucks.

Defective Car Caused Accidentnot accepting new claims

A vehicle can be defective in many ways, including a specific component or a vehicle design. Examples include tires, headlights, steering mechanisms, brakes, airbags, ignition-switches, and seatbelts.

DuPont Teflon Exposure not accepting new claims

DuPont, which makes Teflon, has been pouring the industrial waste perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) from a plant into the Ohio River for more than 40 years. Some of the chemical, which is toxic and may cause cancer, has leached into a municipal drinking water supply.

E-Cig Injury not accepting new claims

Touted as a safe alternative to smoking, e-cigs have surged in popularity until recently. Users can buy these devices at convenience stores, sold by some of the biggest tobacco companies, or they can purchase components like tanks, coils, and batteries and assemble their own e-cigarette. It’s the battery component that is most likely to fail and cause users’ injuries.

E Coli Contamination not accepting new claims

Escherichia (E coil) is a bacteria that can result in severe health problems that require hospitalization and medical treatment. Outbreaks from contaminated food are preventable with quality checks. If a food company doesn’t maintain product safety, they may be liable for damages.

Earplugs (3M Combat)not accepting new claims

Over the course of 12 years, 3M sold defective earplugs to the military. Affected service members are suing the company due to their hearing loss.

EzriCare and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tearsactive litigation

Bacterial contamination in bottles of Artificial Tears marketed by EzriCare® and Delsam Pharma® have led to several infection-related illnesses. Some users of the eye drops experienced blindness; others had infections that spread throughout their body. Use of the product has even caused death.

Food Poisoningnot accepting new claims

Food poisoning is common and can be caused by negligently handling food anywhere in the supply chain: grocery stores, restaurants, farms, and distributors.

Gun Defectsnot accepting new claims

Defective guns can cause serious injuries when they don’t correctly fire. Sometimes, companies make promises they don’t keep about how their guns will perform.

Hair Straightenersactive litigation

Hair straighteners and hair relaxers contain many strong chemicals, and several are known to cause cancer. These carcinogens are endocrine disrupters which can lead to uterine cancer in women.

Hyland Teething Tabletsnot accepting new claims

To help infants with the pain of teething, parents sometimes use teething rings, gels, or medications. One product, Hyland’s Teething Tablets, has been recalled because of a link to 10 deaths and many more adverse reactions, including seizures.

Juul was marketed as a safer alternative to smoking. After a major vaping lung disease outbreak swept the U.S., the public learned that the products weren’t as safe as advertised, and lung condition sufferers have a chance to hold Juul accountable.

Keyless Ignitionnot accepting new claims

When you use a car key, you turn it and the engine stops. With a keyless ignition, the engine may continue to run even if you leave the vehicle. If you’re in an enclosed space like a garage, the exhaust may build up and kill you.

Paraquat Exposureactive litigation

If you’ve been exposed to paraquat and have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s or are showing Parkinson’s-like symptoms, or if you’ve been otherwise harmed by the chemical, you may be able to get help with medical bills and other costs through a paraquat exposure lawsuit.

Propane Injuriesnot accepting new claims

If you or a family member was injured or killed because of a propane tank explosion or fire, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, injuries, and other losses.

Roundup and Canceractive litigation

Roundup is a herbicide linked to a type of cancer, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with it and Roundup might be the cause, compensation through a legal claim may be an option.

Salmonella Contaminationnot accepting new claims

Salmonella causes food poisoning; hundreds of people are hospitalized because of it every year. While proper food preparation can kill this bacteria, an infection is almost always due to poor quality control or inspection by the food producer.

Syngenta GMO Cornnot accepting new claims

This is genetically modified (GMO) corn which may contaminate non-GMO corn supplies. Buyers who refuse to buy GMO corn may reject corn supplied by farmers because Syngenta corn may have been found.

Table Saw Accidentsnot accepting new claims

Table saw accidents injure about 40,000 people annually. These injuries can be serious enough to require amputation. Working with an exposed rotary blade may cause “kickback” where wood can be thrown back, causing serious harm and may possibly cause the operator to lose his balance and fall onto the blade.

Takata Airbagsnot accepting new claims

Normally, in an accident, an airbag inside a steering wheel quickly inflates to cushion the driver and prevent serious injuries. These airbags have been recalled because they can inflate too violently, blowing themselves apart, injuring and killing drivers.

Talcum Powder and Cancer active litigation

There has been a link found between use of Johnson & Johnson’s baby or body powders and ovarian cancer. The talc used may be contaminated with asbestos, a known cancer-causing mineral.

Tire Safetynot accepting new claims

If a tire fails, especially at high speed, it can cause a catastrophic accident not only involving your vehicle, but others. You may be able to obtain compensation for the injuries that result.

Tire Tread Failurenot accepting new claims

A tire may wear down to the point where it explodes while a vehicle is being driven, potentially causing a major accident and endangering other motorists. If you’ve been injured in such an accident, you may be able to collect compensation for your injuries.

Weed Killer Lawsuit active litigation

The toxic chemicals in some pesticides have been linked to Parkinson’s disease, cancer and other serious injuries.