Many homeowners in Florida and across the country are worried about whether they have Chinese drywall. Some drywall made in China has been found to be tainted, or made with products that emit sulphide gases such as hydrogen sulphide gas, which is toxic. Some homeowners have reported that the drywall…
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Florida. Despite the economy, many business people continue to manufacture and sell consume products and start their own businesses. Unfortunately, in tough times especially, reducing product liability risks is essential to avoid lawsuits related to personal injuries suffered by customers. Here’s how:…
A non-profit group, World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH), has released its annual list of toys that parents should be wary of. These toys are most likely to cause injuries to children and minors. The toys that made the 2008 worst list include: 1) Sportsman Shotgun. Groups allege that this…
World Against Toys Causing Harm (WATCH), a non-profit corporation, held its annual conference last month to warn parents and gift-buyers of dangers in the toy industry. The group used the conference to call for more accountability in the toy industry and clearer labels to alert buyers to possible product dangers.…
After the multiple toy recalls of 2007, many parents believe that 2008 will be a safer year to buy toys. If the toys are bought at large toy retailers or from major toy manufacturers, parents are correct. Many large stores – including Walmart, Target, Toys”R”Us, and others – have begun…
Although the holidays are often a time of toy shopping and excited children hoping to get their favorite holiday items, it is also a time when parents worry. Toy recalls in recent years have meant that parents are more concerned about – and more aware of – lead paint, chemical…
With the holidays approaching, holiday sales are at a peak. We are not only buying new products for loved ones and friends, but are receiving gifts ourselves. Some of us are even buying items as gifts for ourselves. All this hectic shopping can cause injuries if we are not careful.…
A Florida woman, Rachel Jollimore, is suing Yamaha Motor Corporation in a case that will interest many ATV fans. At the heart of the suit is the safety of the Yamaha Rhino utility ATV. Jollimore alleges that her ATV rolled over and trapped her underneath while she was riding the…
Most Florida residents have probably heard of the tainted milk scandal affecting China right now. A number of manufacturing companies, including Sanlu, a leading dairy producer in China, have been accused of illegally manufacturing milk that contains traces of an industrial chemical known as tripolycyanamide or melamine. Manufacturers allegedly watered…
According to a recent report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the number of infant deaths involving faulty nursery products has dramatically increased in recent years. According to the CPSC, 66 400 children under the age of five were seriously hurt in nurseries in 2006. In that same year,…