Defective & Dangerous Products

• Victoria's Secret? The Angel Bras May Not Be So Heavenly

  Jean Martin | November 13, 2008 4:38 PM | 7 CommentsWilmington, NC

  ABCnews and other sources reported yesterday that there has been a class action filed alleging that certain bras made by the popular retailer Victoria's Secret may be contaminated with formaldehyde...

• Child Car Seats - Safety Is A Key

  Jean Martin | May 06, 2008 12:44 PM | 4 CommentsWilmington, NC

  So, you’re in the market for a child car seat and you walk into your local retailer only to find dozens of seats on the shelf and no way to make an easy decision. First and foremost, you need to...

• Serious Health Issues Associated With Bard Avaulta Transvaginal Mesh/Sling Products

  Jean Martin | August 17, 2009 12:00 PM | 3 CommentsWilmington, NC

  For many women, there is nothing more gratifying and joyous than being pregnant and having a child. However, there are some health problems that may occur later in life as a result of child...

• Removing Defective Medtronic Leads May Pose Big Risk

  Jean Martin | April 07, 2009 9:56 AM | 3 CommentsWilmington, NC

  Much has been posted about the dangers associated with the defective Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Leads. Just recently it was revealed that there are more deaths associated with this faulty lead wire...

• Zimmer Hip Implant Lawsuits Start

  Jean Martin | September 24, 2008 10:59 AM | 3 CommentsWilmington, NC

  In the wake of the announcement at the end of July that Zimmer was recalling its hip implants using the Durom cup, lawsuits are now being filed. Zimmer suspended sales of the Durom acetabular cup, a...

• Exploding Gas Cans Not A Myth

  Jean Martin | May 20, 2009 4:26 PM | 2 CommentsWilmington, NC

  There are some websites out there exclaiming that stories of exploding gas cans are just perpetuating a myth. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Just last week, two young boys...

• Yamaha Rhino Models Recalled to Repair Defect That Caused Deaths

  Gary Shipman | March 31, 2009 6:26 PM | 1 CommentWilmington, NC

  On March 31, 2009, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Yamaha Motor Corporation announced a repair program for all Yamaha Rhino 450, 660 and 700 models...

• Landowners Sue Tennessee Valley Authority for Coal Ash Spill

  Gary Shipman | December 31, 2008 6:53 PM | 1 CommentWilmington, NC

  Landowners Jot and Brenda Raymond, developers in Roane County, Tennessee, filed an action on Tuesday against the Tennessee Valley Authority over a dike burst that spilled coal ash sludge across...

• Know your Builder: Construction Defects

  Matt Buckmiller | July 24, 2007 2:56 PM | 1 CommentWilmington, NC

  Lennar Corp, one of the largest home builders in the United States has instituted two lawsuits against a real estate broker, Mike Morgan for trademark infringement and defamation. Allegedly Mr. Morgan spread false information about the quality of Lennar's construction through a web site that he started. The web site provided a method in which Mr. Morgan could collect complaints about Lennar...

• New AAJ Report On Corporations Negligent Conduct

  Gary Shipman | October 29, 2009 11:55 AM | 0 CommentsWilmington, NC

  Yesterday, October 28, the U.S. Chamber held the 10th annual “Legal Reform Summit”- a day spent blaming the civil justice system for all the country’s hardships. The American...