Blog Category - Product Liability

Oct

Propane Blast Prompts Lawsuit

A New Jersey couple has filed a lawsuit against the contractor and the propane gas company they say is responsible for the propane leak that caused their house to explode. James and Evelyn McCarty suffered severe burns and other injuries during the explosion on November...

Oct

Family of Man Who Died After Drinking Red Bull sites/default/files Lawsuit

The family of a man filed an $85 million lawsuit against the makers of Red Bull, claiming the drink was responsible for his death, says Frenkel & Frenkel.The family of Cory Terry claims that drinking Red Bull caused the heart attack that killed the 33-year old fat...

Oct

Confidential Settlement Reached With Remington

The widow of a man accidentally shot when a Remington rifle misfired has reached a settlement with the gun manufacturer, says Frenkel & Frenkel.Monica Wood, the widow of Robert L. Wood Jr., agreed to a confidential settlement in a lawsuit she filed against Remington&nb...

Oct

OxyElite Pro May Cause Liver Failure

Recent cases of hepatitis indicate that the fat-burning supplement, OxyElite Pro, may lead to liver failure, says Frenkel & Frenkel.According to Hawaiian officials, 80 percent of patients in the 29 cases of hepatitis being investigated reported taking OxyElite Pro, a w...

Oct

Jury Begins Deliberation in Toyota Lawsuit for Unintended Acceleration

Attorneys ended arguments in a $20 million Toyota lawsuit for an unintended acceleration crash that killed a, California woman, Frenkel & Frenkel says.A Los Angeles County jury will decide a $20-million lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corporation regarding a 2009 crash that ki...

Oct

Inspection Requirements Under Scrutiny After Texas Giant Death

As the investigation into the death of a woman who fell to her death from the Texas Giant roller coaster, more reports emerge regarding amusement ride inspections, says Frenkel & Frenkel.As the investigation continues into the tragic death of a woman who fell from the Texas...

Oct

The Ronald McDonald House

Our work with local charities doesn't stop with MADD. Even though we are a car accident law firm and closely connected with MADD North Texas, we also know what it’s like for families struggling to get medical care for their children. This is why we proudly...

Oct

Caution: Hot

Many people have probably noticed the warning on McDonald's coffee cups. What seems like an obvious statement, “CONTENTS HOT,” is actually the result of a landmark product liability settlement. The basic premise behind product liability is that manufactur...