The Maryland based Power Tool Company Black & Decker said they will pay $960,000 to settle a claim that it did not report a defective weed trimmer. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulators say Black & Decker "knowingly failed to report several safety defects and hazards and withheld information, relating to its Grasshog XP product. The agency said this occured while they were investigating reports of the injury. 158 people were injured between 2005 and 2009. The CPSC says Black & Decker knew the Grasshog … [Read more...]
10 Companies Recalling Gel Fuels
September 1, 2011 By
The Washington Post reported 10 companies are recalling 2 million bottles and jugs of the gel fuel used in outdoor firepots because of the serious risk for potential burns and exploding dangers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the gel fuel has been connected to several dozen injuries when consumers could not tell whether the flame was still burning. Pouring more gel on a burning pot can lead to dangerous flares and severe burns. The companies recalling gel fuel: Bird Brain Inc. ofYpsilanti,Mich.; Bond … [Read more...]
Attorney Referrals for Strom Law Firm
August 29, 2011 By
If you are interested in referring a case to us, contact our Columbia, South Carolina office for a free consultation. We look forward to working with you and your firm. Founded in 1996 by J. Preston “Pete” Strom, Jr, the former U.S. Attorney for South Carolina and President of the South Carolina Association for Justice, the Strom Law Firm, LLC is a leader in resolving criminal, personal injury, workers’ compensation and other complex legal problems. Mr. Strom has earned the highest ranking possible from the respected legal guide … [Read more...]
Jury Gives $10 Million to Taser Victim
August 25, 2011 By
A 17-year-old Charlotte boy was stuck by a Taser outside a Food Lion in northeast Charlotte in March of 2008, resulting in the boy’s death. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer who struck him violated department policy by shocking the teenager for approximately 37 seconds. It was later recognized in court that Taser International Inc. failed to provide sufficient product information to its customers, including the Charlotte-Mecklenburg police department, who was unaware that potential heart problems could occur if struck near the … [Read more...]
