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Fines hit automakers for inadequate defect reporting

Posted On January 15, 2015 I Firm News,Products Liability

Colorado motorists can expect stronger enforcement of the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability and Documentation Act among car manufacturers. Record fines against automakers imposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration act as a warning against manufacturers with lax reporting practices.…

Keurig recalling millions of coffee makers after burn reports

Posted On December 29, 2014 I Firm News,Products Liability

Some coffee drinkers in Colorado might have to reevaluate how they brew their morning cup. On Dec. 23, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that Keurig Green Mountain was recalling over 6.6 million coffee makers in the United States. …

Proving manufacturer liability in Colorado

Posted On December 17, 2014 I Firm News,Products Liability

Regardless of how careful a manufacturer is in producing a safe product, it may be liable for injuries sustained while using that product. However, it may be difficult to prove in court that a defective product was the main cause …

Toys that pose hazards to children

Posted On December 8, 2014 I Firm News,Products Liability

Parents in Colorado might be interested in a national research center’s study, spanning more than 20 years, on injuries related to children’s toys. The center found that injuries rose almost 40 percent between the years 1990 and 2011 and that …

Manufacturer responsible for recall urged to fix air bags

Posted On November 4, 2014 I Firm News,Products Liability

After producing air bags that can splatter plastic and metal shrapel when they are deployed, automotive supplier Takata is being pressured to quickly remedy the problem. The products liability issue that may concern vehicles in Colorado and other states may …

About companies’ obligations to report dangerous products

Posted On October 24, 2014 I Firm News,Products Liability

Any company in Colorado that deals directly with a product that is found to be in violation of established safety standards must report the safety violation immediately. The report should be mailed to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Office …

Vaginal mesh implant maker agrees to settle for $21 million

Posted On October 9, 2014 I Firm News,Products Liability

Colorado residents might be interested to learn that vaginal mesh manufacturer C.R. Bard Inc. has agreed to settle 500 lawsuits over their products for $21 million, or about $43,000 per claim. The settlement would resolve the hundreds of products liability …