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Thousands of Vehicles Still Being Recalled by NHTSA for a Multitude of Defects

Published on: November 16, 2016 | John C. Manoog III

As you may remember, 2015 was rife with vehicle recalls. According to news reports, there were in the neighborhood of 900 recalls in all, affecting tens of millions of vehicles. Issues such as sudden acceleration, faulty ignition switches, and Volkswagen’s infamous cheating on certain emissions tests made headlines throughout the year. Although there have been fewer recalls […]

Massachusetts Court Rules that Ortho Evra Patch Warnings Were “Plain, Numerous, and Comprehensive” – Niedner v. Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Inc.

Published on: September 28, 2016 | John C. Manoog III

A recent court decision focused on the Ortho Evra patch, a birth control option that prevents pregnancy by transferring synthetic hormones through the wearer’s skin. While arguably more convenient than other forms of birth control, the patch is not without risks, including death. Continue Reading ›

MSDS Caution Was Admissible in Product Liability Case Against Massachusetts Manufacturer of Pelvic Floor Repair Device – Albright v. Boston Scientific Corporation

Published on: September 14, 2016 | John C. Manoog III

There are many ways in which a product can be deemed defective. Sometimes, only a single defective product results from a manufacturing error. In other words, something went wrong during the process of making the product. In other cases, all of the products in a particular line are found to be defective due to a […]

Massachusetts Appeals Court Finds Sufficient Evidence to Support $5.9 Million Punitive Damages Award Against Equipment Rental Company – Williamson-Green v. Equipment 4 Rent, Inc.

Published on: March 10, 2016 | John C. Manoog III

Product liability cases can arise in a wide array of situations, including on-the-job accidents. Recently, the Massachusetts Appeals Court was called upon to decide a case in which an allegedly defective product caused the death of a man who was inspecting a roof. Although the court’s opinion did not go into detail regarding whether the man had […]

Federal Government Takes Measures to Make the Public More Aware of Recalls in Massachusetts and Across the Nation

Published on: February 3, 2016 | John C. Manoog III

If it seems as if there have been considerably more recalls, fines, and product safety alerts than usual as of late, it is not your imagination. In all, some 973 vehicle, equipment, child safety seat, and tire recalls were issued in 2015, affecting 87,596,264 products. Now, the United States Department of Transportation has launched a campaign to […]

United States Supreme Court Denies Writ of Certiorari to Review Massachusetts Supreme Court Decision in Reckis v. Johnson & Johnson

Published on: January 27, 2016 | John C. Manoog III

The United States Supreme Court has two basic types of jurisdiction: original and appellate. “Original jurisdiction” refers to cases over which the Court may hold a trial and render a judgment based upon the facts and the law. By contrast, “appellate jurisdiction” is the power of a court to review and, if warranted, revise decisions made […]

The Saga Involving Chipotle Mexican Grill Continues, with Massachusetts Students Allegedly Sickened and Federal Criminal Charges a Possibility Elsewhere

Published on: January 13, 2016 | John C. Manoog III

In November, we told you about accusations – and a civil lawsuit – against national restaurant chain Chipotle Mexican Grill. Since then, the number of customers allegedly sickened after consuming food in the restaurants has climbed significantly, with a number of Massachusetts consumers (including dozens of Boston College students) now included in the total. Now, federal officials […]

Be Careful With Your Holiday Food Shopping, Massachusetts: Food and Drug Administration Issues Recalls

Published on: December 10, 2015 | John C. Manoog III

As many as 15 million Americans suffer from food allergies or sensitivities to certain food products, such as tree nuts, peanuts, and gluten. For such consumers, exposure to certain allergens can cause reactions as mild as a headache and as severe as anaphylaxis. This is one of many reasons why the correct labeling of food products is […]

NHTSA Adds More Than 125,000 Vehicles to List of Cars with Potentially Defective Airbags – Mercedes Benz Now Included

Published on: November 11, 2015 | John C. Manoog III

Think you’re safe from all the recent automobile recalls just because you drive a luxury car? Maybe not. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just added some 126,260 Mercedes-Benz vehicles to the ever-growing list of cars, trucks, and SUVs with potential safety issues. According to a letter from the NHTSA to Mercedes-Benz department manager Thomas Brunner, seven […]

Tires Should be Checked Not Just for Proper Inflation, but Also for Possible Recalls

Published on: October 28, 2015 | John C. Manoog III

As we have mentioned before on this website, there are numerous federal agencies that track recall information. For example, the Food and Drug Administration lists recalls of foods, medicines, and cosmetics, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lists motor vehicles in which particular safety issues have been identified. Under federal law, the manufacturer of […]