Washington Dairy Product Manufacturer Recalls Raw Milk before Product Liability Claim Arise

Jan 19

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A dairy product manufacturer in Tenino, Washington conducted a product recall on all of its raw milk for the possibility of E-coli contamination.

The Frisia Dairy and Creamery immediately recalled its raw milk after the January 17 issue released by the Washington State Department of Agriculture stating that the dairy’s raw milk product was contaminated with a dangerous strain of E-coli.

Though the strain of E-coli on a skim milk product was found only within this month’s routine sampling conducted by the agency, the dairy’s product recall included all expiration dates.

At present, no illnesses related to the milk product have been reported. However, the dairy voluntarily initiated a product recall right before the possibility of any product liability claim.

The dairy has been cooperative with the Department of Agriculture. While the investigation determining the main source of the problem is still ongoing, the dairy notified all consumers and is currently removing all their raw milk products from its 8 retail outlets in Lewis, Thurston and Pierce counties.

According to the said news released by the WSDA, the E-coli was not found in other product samples collected at the same time nor has been found in the past routine monthly samples collected from the dairy.

Frisia has been operating for a couple of years, manufacturing unpasteurized fluid milk products like whole, skim and cream but it just started selling raw milk for more than three months. Now, one of the dairy’s co-owner – Anita De Boer said that they made a big risk when they decided to market raw milk and so now the dairy is thinking of shipping their milk to a processor for pasteurization.

The dairy is calling the attention of customers who bought its raw milk products to return the same for a full refund.

Frisia apparently held itself liable for any product liability claim that may arise. However, it doesn’t always gothat way. In the event that the manufacturer denied its liabilities in case of product defects, a claimant may get the right support for his or her claim through the help of an expert lawyer. In Los Angeles, product liability lawyers can prove the defective nature of any product and bring a claim to a sure win.

Sheriff’s Dispatcher Saves Woman Driver and Child from Possible Products Liability-related Mishap

Oct 19

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According to the job description of sheriff’s dispatcher, it says that it includes supervising, operating, and controlling of telephone and 911 equipment, transmitters, and receivers in the sheriff’s department.

Sounds easy, right? No, not exactly.

Being a county sheriff’s dispatcher means having to think quickly and calmly no matter how life-threatening is the situation of the caller is.

Los Angeles County sheriff’s dispatcher Richard Engersbach is well-equipped with steadfast thinking and calm behavior, and these attributes helped him to save the lives of a woman driver and her little child.

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Product Recall: Strict Liability in Defective Product Claims

Jun 16

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Product recalls are generally initiated when products are found to be defective or harmful. This is done to prevent or avoid potential harm and injuries that a defective product may cause on the consumers. Contaminated food and missing or faulty parts are only some of the common causes that could trigger product recall.

Just recently, giant auto manufacturer Chrysler Group LLC has initiated the recall of some 11, 351 vehicle due to missing and incorrectly installed steering column. Small thing as it may seem but based on documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, this pivot driver could cause loss of steering control that may result in a crash.

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Driving Safety: Are you Driving a Safe SUV?

Jun 10

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If you think injuries and fatalities in crashes and collisions can be blamed solely on human error, think again.

We all know that vehicle accidents are caused by factors other than driving error. This includes design defects, mechanical and engine problems, faulty vehicle parts and other external factors such as weather and road conditions.

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Child Safety is Our Priority – Transportation Chief LaHood

Mar 25

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New child seat guidelines have been adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to bear with the most modern research and innovations on child safety on vehicles. The guidelines, released Monday, recommended parents and caregivers to hold children in each restraint type as long as they fit in before using the next type of seat.

The updated guidelines are in compliant with the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics that suggest keeping children in rear-facing restraints up to two yrs. old or until they already attained the maximum weight or height allowed by the manufacturer of the safety seat. Parents need not have to rush their children’s transition to the next restraint type.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood also exclaimed, “Safety is our highest priority.” “The ‘best’ car seat is the one that fits your child, fits your vehicle and one you will use every time your child is in the car,” he further said.

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Chrysler Recalls 600,000 Jeep Wranglers and Minivans

Jun 08

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The Michigan-based automaker, Chrysler has recently announced a recall of two of its vehicles amounting to nearly 600,000 recalled units of Jeep Wranglers and Chrysler Town & Country minivans.

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)’s notice, the affected models are Jeep Wranglers from model years 2006 to 2010 and Chrysler Town & Country minivans from model years 2008 and 2009.

Although no accidents or injuries have been reported, the recall involved auto defects involving brakes and wiring.

Allegedly, Jeep Wranglers have a condition which may cause its brakes to fail. It is susceptible to brake fluid leak (which can cause partial or total loss of brakes) because of contact between the right and left front inner fender liners and the right front and left rear brake tubes.

On the other hand, some Chrysler Town & Country minivans were built with an improperly routed wiring harness which can cause a short circuit and lead to a fire.

Owners of the above-mentioned vehicles shall be contacted by Chrysler for free repairs.

For most car manufacturers, car defects and auto recalls is an experience they go through at one point or another.  This is particularly common for automakers who share the same parts suppliers.

Aside from Toyota’s unintended acceleration problems with millions of vehicles recalled, Chrysler has also previously recalled vehicles for the same sticky accelerator pedals. The defective pedals were apparently all made by the same supplier, CTS.

In case you own a car which has been recalled, don’t hesitate to take it to the nearest dealer for a free fix. A lot of cars may seem to run fine in the beginning but can hurt or injure you in an accident if it turns out to be defective or prone to accidents.

If you or a loved one were injured or suffered a death within your family because of a defective vehicle or auto part, you have the right to sue either the car manufacturer or the auto supplier for compensation for any damage or loss you incurred.

Under the doctrine of strict liability which is usually applied in product liability cases, parties who make their defective products available to the public, regardless of negligence or tortious intent, are responsible for the injuries those products cause.

Samsung Rogue Phone Explodes in User’s Face

May 18

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The online community is abuzz with news about how Samsung cell phone has suddenly exploded right in front of the user’s face.

According to the owner, (who posted a detailed account of his “accident” at http://gizmodo.com/5539192/a-cellphone-exploded-in-my-face) when he got in his car to drive after going to the gym, he dropped his Samsung Rogue phone between the seat and the center console.

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Allegedly, he moved the car seat back to retrieve his phone but then heard a “creaking sound” right before the cell phone exploded in his face. The owner claimed that chemicals and debris had to be washed out from his eyes.

He was taken to the hospital where he was treated and given antibiotics. He reports that he still feels a burning sensation in his eyes after the explosion.

When the man complained to Verizon Wireless (his carrier) about the incident, all the company did was replace his phone. The man tried to file a complaint against Samsung but the cell phone explosion is still under investigation.

Every now and then, reports of exploding cell phones would make their way online. A few of the cases of explosions have been actually caused by the battery – specifically, batteries made of lithium-ion (Li-ion).

Li-ion batteries are actually very popular right now, and not just for cell phones. These are also used in laptops, iPods and palm pilots because these are lighter and the most energetic rechargeable batteries available.

Allegedly, two or three battery packs in a million end up exploding or bursting into flames – but the rate could be increased as when shorted and/or subjected to pressure.

So far, exploding batteries have not merited any recall on the part of the manufacturers or the government regulators. But if the injuries suffered by the Samsung Rogue owner phone can indeed be traced to a product defect – if the Samsung batteries were inordinately dangerous because of the combustible chemicals – the man would have a right to sue Samsung and/or Verizon as the manufacturer and retailer under Product Liability Law.

There are three kinds of defects which the “exploding cell phones” can be attributed to: manufacturing defects, dangerous design, and marketing or failure to warn defects. If you are injured or have experienced the same situation, it would also be best to consult with a personal injury attorney or a product liability lawyer to weigh the options whether mere replacement of your phone will suffice or further monetary compensation for your injuries.

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