For many people, hair relaxers are a staple in their hair care routine. They offer a way to achieve straighter, smoother hair textures. However, recent studies have raised concerns about a potential link between hair relaxers and certain cancers. Should you be worried...
As consumers, we trust that the products that we buy and use are safe– both in their design and how they are marketed to us. Manufacturers of products and providers of services can be held liable for injury, damage, or economic loss suffered by a consumer as a result of all aspects of the product or service, including how it…
After 72 reports of adult users, children, pets and/or objects being pulled under the rear of the treadmill, Peloton recalled their Tread+ treadmill on May 5, 2021. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the treadmill has been linked to injuries including second-and third- degree abrasions, broken bones, and lacerations. In addition, a 6-year-old child was fatally injured after…
Proving a Defective Product Liability Claim Consumers have a basic right to safety. This right protects consumers from injuries caused by products, specifically when a consumer is using a product as it’s meant to be used. Manufacturers and companies that make products have a responsibility to ensure consumer safety, however sometimes they fail to uphold this duty. When companies cut…
Because of the potential burn risk, the popular Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers have been pulled from the market, a decision made by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Nearly one million devices in total were recalled. The products showed a high liability risk for consumers, which is why the team at Peter Angelos Law urges you to reach out…
Lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson continue to increase amid claims that talc-based J&J products may cause cancer. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer or mesothelioma after using Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based products, such as Baby Powder or Shower to Shower, do not hesitate to seek out legal counsel to evaluate your claim. Here, the…
Amidst the growing litigation against Juul Labs, the e-cigarette powerhouse is now facing a lawsuit in regards to the death of an 18-year old Florida teenager who died after using vaping devices. Here, the attorneys at Peter Angelos Law detail recent updates to ongoing Juul litigation and as well as insights to the first major lawsuit targeting a large e-cigarette…
The Trump Administration has asked that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ban nontobacco e-cigarette flavors as a response to increased reports of serious respiratory illness linked to vaping. Here, the consumer product liability attorneys at The Law Offices of Peter Angelos discuss this breaking news. Potential Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses Cause Nationwide Concern As the prevalence of vaping-related lung illnesses…
Due to an increase in reports of vaping-related illnesses in Maryland, the Maryland Department of Health is investigating five cases of severe lung illness in individuals who experienced respiratory symptoms after vaping in the last two months. Here, the attorneys at The Law Offices of Peter Angelos discuss the growing investigation regarding vaping-related illness and what this recent news may…
The U.S. Justice Department is pursuing a criminal investigation into whether pharmaceutical giants, Johnson & Johnson lied to the public about the possible cancer risks of its talcum powder. Here, the product liability attorneys at the Law Offices of Peter Angelos provide an update on the latest events surrounding the federal investigation. A Criminal Probe Has Been Launched Against Johnson…