Product Liability Law Blog http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/ Published by Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. en-us 2010-03-08T23:31:13-07:00 Preventing Injuries to Children: Are Gas Fireplaces a Burn Hazard? http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2010/03/preventing_injuries_to_childre_1.html With cold weather continuing to affect many parts of the US, people have been using their gas fireplaces to keep everyone indoors warm. Yet are the doors of some of these gas fireplaces poorly designed so that they pose a... Burn Injuries Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2010-03-08T23:31:13-07:00 As General Motors Recalls 1.3 Million Vehicles, Nissan Recalls 540,000 Pickup Trucks and Minivans and Mazda Recalls 12,300 SUVs http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2010/03/as_general_motors_recalls_13_m.html It’s only Wednesday, and already three major auto manufacturers have announced recalls of their vehicles due to possible vehicle defects. Our auto products liability lawyers will continue to monitor these problems, and we ask that you contact us immediately for... Auto Recalls Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2010-03-03T13:55:20-07:00 Colorado Products Liability: Manufacturer Can Still Be Held Liable for Personal Injury Even with Signed Release, Says State's Supreme Court http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2010/02/colorado_products_liability_ma_1.html Contrary to common belief, even if a customer signs a document releasing operators, manufacturers, franchisers, and owners from liability, he/she may still be able to file a Colorado products liability lawsuit against a negligent manufacturer for personal injuries that were... States Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2010-02-27T12:13:34-07:00 Injuries to Children: Pediatricians Want Warning Labels on Foods that Are Choking Hazards http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2010/02/injuries_to_children_pediatric.html Choking accidents is the number one cause of death for kids in the 14 and under age group, and now, the American Academy of Pediatrics want food manufacturers to put warning labels on foods that pose this particular danger to... Food Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2010-02-23T17:19:58-07:00 Toyota Acceleration Defects Now Allegedly Linked to 34 Car Accident Deaths http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2010/02/toyota_acceleration_defects_no.html Even as Toyota dealers are repairing most of their new cars that were recalled over a gas pedal defect so they are ready to be sold, now there is more bad news for the automaker. According to data gathered by... Auto Recalls Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2010-02-15T22:36:23-07:00 CPSC Urges Consumers to Stop Using Generation 2 Worldwide and “ChildESIGNS Drop-Side Cribs Immediately http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2010/02/cpsc_urges_consumers_to_stop_u_1.html The deaths of three infants has prompted the CPSC to recall all “ChildESIGNS” and Generation 2 Worldwide drop-side cribs. About 500,000 cribs are affected. Unlike other drop-side crib recalls, no repair kit will be issued. It is imperative that kids... Injuries to Children & Minors Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2010-02-13T12:34:36-07:00 Big Day for Auto Recalls: Toyota Recalls 437,000 Lexus and Prius and More than 7,300 Camrys while Honda Expands Previous Airbag Inflator—Related Recall with Another 437,000 Vehicles http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2010/02/big_day_for_auto_recalls_toyot_1.html Toyota Motor Corp announced two separate recalls today. The first recall involves a global recall of 437,000 2010 Toyota hybrids—Prius, Lexus, and Sai—over issues with the vehicles’ anti-lock braking system. Last week, the automaker admitted that there was a problem... Auto Recalls Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2010-02-09T22:51:28-07:00 Toyota Prius is at Center of More than 100 Brake Complaints http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2010/02/toyota_prius_is_at_center_of_m.html The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has received over 100 complaints involving brake problems related to the 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid. Brake-related complaints have also been filed in Japan. The Prius is the world’s bestselling gas-electric hybrid,... Automotive Product Liability Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2010-02-03T21:06:33-07:00 Toyota Recalls Another 1.1 Million Autos Over Floor Mat – Gas Pedal Defect http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2010/01/toyota_recalls_another_1_milli.html Expanding upon its auto recall from last November of 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles, the automaker announced that it is including another 1.1 million vehicles to the recall list. The recall was issued because of the possibility that the... Auto Recalls Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2010-01-29T21:48:05-07:00 Gas Pedal Defect Prompts Toyota Recall of Another 2.3 Million Vehicles in US http://www.productliabilitylawblog.com/2010/01/gas_pedal_defect_prompts_toyot_1.html A faulty gas pedal that can get stuck has prompted another large auto recall by Toyota in the US. Last Thursday, the car manufacturer announced it was recalling about 2.3 million autos in the US. Toyota will likely recall another... Auto Recalls Gilbert, Ollanik, & Komyatte, P.C. 2010-01-25T16:00:51-07:00