An Uber spokesperson told NPR that the company took action after learning of the fire but “could have done more.” According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and NPR, popular ridesharing service Uber leased vehicles to customers even though it knew the vehicles contained a defect that could lead to an electrical fire. Reports […]
Keurig Settlement over Burn Injuries
Unfortunately, companies sometimes put profits ahead of people’s safety. In just a few short years, single-serve pod coffeemakers have replaced standard coffee machines in many offices and homes across the country. Recently, however, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Keurig, one of the most popular brands of pod coffee machines, will pay $5.8 […]
New York Defective Products Lawyer Discusses FDA Takes Action on Exploding E-cigarettes
High tech alternatives to traditional cigarettes are often marketed as a “safer” way to consume nicotine. Electronic cigarettes — or e-cigarettes — have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among young people. According to a surgeon general’s report, e-cigarette use among U.S. high school students increased by a staggering 900 percent between 2011 and […]
