Teeter totters, jungle gyms, monkey bars, slides, and swings populate playgrounds around the country and the memories of children and the young at heart. But what happens when these places intended for enjoyment and laughter bring pain and tears instead? Roughly 200,000 injuries occur each year in the United States involving playground equipment. Included in…
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According to Nestle, beloved frozen pizza products from DiGiorno are being recalled nationwide for a dangerous labeling error. The recalled products were produced on June 30, 2021, and have a best-by date of March 2022. This affects nearly 28,000 pounds of food products that fail to mention the existence of a food allergen. This dangerous…
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On September 14, 2021, a Texas resident filed a complaint in the Harris County District Court against Apple Nails ‘N Spa Inc. (hereinafter “Defendant” and/or “Apple Nails ‘N Spa”). The woman asserts causes of action for premises liability and negligence against the Defendant as a result of a chair collapse incident that occurred at the…
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On September 9, 2021, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) posted a recall notice for over 70,000 shower benches sold at Costco after it was determined that they could collapse during use. There have been 81 reported incidents of the Ivena brand shower benches breaking, collapsing, or falling apart during use. At least four…
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No one plans to get injured. Whether it’s the car ride to dinner or while working on the job, it is possible to get severely injured in the blink of an eye. An injured person who hires a lawyer as soon as possible has the best chance of proving a personal injury claim and receiving…
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In 2016, a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) report found that 28 percent of all traffic accident fatalities involved drunk drivers. In Texas, this number sat even higher at 38 percent. The same report found that over 25 percent of motorcyclists killed in motor accidents had a BAC level of .08 or greater. Further,…
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More than 200,000 hoverboards equipped with battery packs are being recalled because the batteries can overheat, which could potentially lead to fires or explosions. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has reported that there have been more than 20 incidents of battery packs overheating, including complaints of smoke or fire. The recall involves lithium-ion GLW battery packs…
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A popular brand for off-road vehicles (ROVs), Polaris, has recalled close to 2,000 units of the 2021 RZR Pro XP and RZR Pro XP 4 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles after determining the models contain a defective design flaw. The defective design flaw lies in the raised edge on the machined surface of the turbocharger castings, this…
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