Dangerous Products

Our Dangerous Products news section features articles about everything from drug recalls and defective devices to safety hazards and legal claims. We also cover recent developments that protect consumers and hold manufacturers accountable.

Louisiana Court Rejects Goodyear Tire’s “Sophisticated User” Defense In Death Case

The “sophisticated user” defense is often frivolously raised in Louisiana court cases by the manufacturers of dangerous products that seriously injure or kill users. At-fault manufacturers attempt to misuse this defense as a means of escaping liability for the injuries their products cause.

By Jed Cain

/ 9 Jun 2021

Close up air pressure gauge during mechanic inflating put air into the tyre in service station

Court Issues Ruling Against Louisiana Victims Of Dangerous Product

Three Louisiana breast cancer survivors filed suit as part of an MDL against the distributors of Taxotere, a drug used for the treatment of certain cancers.

By Jed Cain

/ 20 May 2021

Working with Paraquat Weed Killer Could Put You at Risk

Paraquat is toxic to humans. One sip can be fatal. So what does this mean for agricultural workers who spend their days inhaling paraquat from nearby fields?

By Jed Cain

/ 10 May 2021

Aerial view of farming tractor spraying on field with sprayer, herbicides and pesticides at sunset.