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Monsanto Sued for Mislabeling Roundup Weed Killer

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A lawsuit has been filed against the Monsanto Company in Wisconsin federal court by a group of plaintiffs who claim that Roundup herbicide is mislabeled with the statement that its active ingredient targets an enzyme not found in humans or pets.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one was diagnosed with any form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma after using or being exposed to Roundup, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit against Monsanto and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

June 22, 2017 – The complaint (PDF), filed Tuesday by 6 consumers from states across the U.S., focuses on the promotion, marketing and sale of Roundup, rather than physical injuries alleged from the weed killer. Scotts Miracle-Gro Co, which also markets Roundup products, is named as a co-defendant in the case.

The lawsuit claims that Monsanto and Scotts label, market, and promote Roundup products with the “false statement that Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, targets an enzyme that is not found ‘in people or pets.’”

Plaintiffs contend that this is a false and deceptive claim, as the enzyme has been identified in the gut bacteria of humans and pets, and glyphosate can adversely affect their immune system.

Monsanto aggressively markets Roundup as safe for humans and animals, despite recent studies which have found that glyphosate may be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and affect human and animal cardiovascular, endocrine, nervous, and reproductive systems.

No reasonable consumer seeing these representations would expect that Roundup actually targets a bacterial enzyme that is found in humans and animals, and that affects their immune system health.

Plaintiffs are seeking equitable relief on behalf of the general public, with all profits earned by Monsanto for sales of Roundup in D.C. to be deposited into a charitable fund for the raising of consumer awareness regarding the effects of glyphosate.

Do I Have a Roundup Lawsuit?

The Product Liability & Defective Drug Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Roundup cancer lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new injury and death cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you got cancer from Roundup herbicide, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Britax Recalls 200,000 Toddler Car Seats Over Choking Hazard

Britax Car Seat Recall

Britax Child Safety is recalling several models of its B-Safe infant car seats for a potential defect with the chest clip that keeps a child restrained.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If your child or a loved one was injured by a defective car seat, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

June 22, 2017 – The recall was issued because the center tab on the car seats’ chest clip can break, potentially causing a choking hazard to the child using it. The following model numbers are affected:

B-Safe 35 & Travel Systems
E1A183F, E1A185M, E1A185P, E1A186R, E1A203F, E1A205M, E1A205P, E1A206X, E1A206Z, E1A207E, E9LU65V, E9LU66X, E9LU66Z, E9LU67D, E9LU67E, EXA185M, S02063600, S02063700, S03803400, S03803500, S03803700, S03803800, S03803900, S04144400, S04144500, S04144600, S04145000, S04402800, S04884200, S04884300, S04975600, S04978900, S05260200, S06020300, S06020400, S06020500, S06020600, S06020700, S06020800, S06020900, S06147100, S921800, E1A193F, E1A195M, E1A195P, E1A196X, E1A196Z, E9LV16R, E9LV17D, S04144700, S04144800, S04144900, S04183700, S04183800, S04437700, S04884400, S04884500, S06051400, S06051500, S06051600, S06051700, S06051800, E1A233F, E1A235M, E1A235P, E1A236X

Warranty Replacement Part: S03421600

B-Safe 35 Elite & Travel Systems
E1A215T, E1A215U, E1A216P, E1A221Q, E1A225C, E1A225U, E1A226L, E9LS51Q, E9LS56C, E9LS56L, E9LS57F, E9LS57G, E9LS57H, EXA216L, S01298600, S02063800, S02063900, S02064000, S04281200, S04281300, S04628500, S06018800, S06020000, S06020200, S92370, E9LV21Q, E9LV26C, E9LV26L, E9LV27F, E9LV27G, E9LV2Q8, S01298700, S04184000, S06051300, E9LT15U, E9LT16C, E9LT16L

BOB B-Safe 35 by Britax
E9LT34A, E9LT34C, E9LT35X, EXLT34A, E9LT54A, E9LT54C, E9LT55X

These products were manufactured between November 1, 2015, and May 31, 2017. To date, Britax has received no reports of injuries associated with the recall.

Recalled car seats can be fixed using a free kit that can be provided by Britax. Check the company’s website to see if your car seat is affected.

Do I Have a Britax Car Seat Recall Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Britax car seat lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new injury and death cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if your baby was injured by a defective car seat, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Hoverboard Sparks Fire in San Diego Home

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A charging hoverboard started a fire at a home last weekend in the resort city of Coronado in San Diego County.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you were injured or suffered property damage from a hoverboard fire, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

June 20, 2017 – The hoverboard fire caused smoke to fill the house and soot to cover all the walls and furnishings, leading to an estimated $22,500 in damages, according to the San Diego Union Tribune.

Coronado Fire Battalion Chief Perry Peake said the hoverboard, which was plugged in for charging in one of the bedrooms, caught fire around 12:40 p.m on Saturday, and the flames spread to a nearby bed.

Quick work by firefighters kept the flames from spreading past the bedroom; however, the family was displaced due to extensive smoke and soot damage through the house.

“These things have been catching fire for a couple of years,” Peake said. He said he didn’t know whether it was the board or the charger that started the fire.

Hoverboards run on lithium ion battery packs and have been blamed for dozens of fires across the U.S. Airlines have banned having them onboard because of the fire risk.

Last year, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled more than a half million hoverboards, noting that the agency had received 99 reports of battery pack overheating, fires or explosions.

Do I Have a Hoverboard Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in hoverboard lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new personal injury and property damage cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you were injured in a hoverboard accident or had property damage from a hoverboard fire, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Graco Car Seat Recall Lawsuit

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Graco is recalling more than 25,000 My Ride 65 car seats that might not adequately restrain children during a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If your child or other loved one was injured by a Graco product, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

Update: Britax Recalls 200,000 Car Seats for Choking Hazard

June 22, 2017 – Britax Child Safety is recalling several models of its B-Safe infant car seats for a potential defect with the chest clip that keeps a child restrained. Affected models include Britax B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite and BOB B-Safe 35. Recalled car seats can be fixed using a free kit that can be provided by Britax.

What’s the Problem?

June 15, 2017 – The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced Wednesday that the webbing of affected Graco My Ride 65 car seats failed to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. As a result of this problem, NHTSA said that children may not be appropriately restrained and are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

The 25,494 Graco My Ride 65 seats recalled were manufactured from May 2014 to August 2014. Model numbers include 1871689, 1908152, 1813074, 1872691, 1853478, 1877535, 1813015 and 1794334.

Note: only units with a webbing code tag of 2014/06 are affected by the recall.

“In the event of a serious motor vehicle crash, the harness webbing restraining the child may break resulting in a child not being properly restrained,” NHTSA said

If your Graco car seat is affected by the recall, you can go to www.gracobaby.com/myride-harness-recall/ to order a free replacement kit.

“While waiting for a replacement kit, consumers may continue to use My Ride 65 convertible car seats,” said Danielle Clark, a spokeswoman for Graco’s owner, Newell Brands.

Do I Have a Graco Car Seat Recall Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Graco car seat lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new injury cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if your baby was injured by a recalled Graco car seat, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Dell Laptop Battery Lawsuit

Dell Laptop

In recent years there have been hundreds of reports of Dell laptop batteries overheating, which can cause devastating fires resulting in significant property damage, severe burns, and even death.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If your Dell laptop battery has overheated, caused a fire or exploded, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

Laptop computers are a fundamental part of many people’s lives, and we bring them with us almost everywhere we go. This is part of modern life, but an unexpected consequence of the computers is that they have the potential to overheat, explode and start disastrous fires.

Why Do Laptop Batteries Explode?

Laptop batteries can explode for a number of reasons including:

  • Thermal runaway – Normal use process that can lead to an explosion when there is a problem that causes the battery to produce more heat than it can handle.
  • Heat damage – Lithium-ion batteries can be damaged by excessive storage heat of over 60 degrees Celsius.
  • Overcharging
  • Manufacturing defects
  • Product tampering

Laptop Battery Recalls

How to Tell if your Battery is Defective

While most consumers are interested in preventing laptop battery fires, it can be difficult to determine if you have a defective battery before it explodes or catches fire. You should always pay attention to the temperature of your battery, and use caution handling hot batteries, as they can cause severe burns.

What To Do When a Battery Overheats

If your laptop battery overheats, hisses or bulges, immediately move it away from flammable materials and place it on a non-combustible surface. If possible, remove the battery and put it outdoors to burn out.

How to Prevent Laptop Battery Fires

  • Charge your device on a hard surface
  • Don’t charge devices on beds or couches
  • Don’t overcharge devices
  • Don’t leave your laptop plugged in and charging overnight or when you go to work

Who’s Liable?

In laptop battery lawsuits, several parties are often named as defendants. The lithium ion battery manufacturer, as well as the product manufacturer (if different) can both be held liable if they may have been aware of the issue, or could have easily prevented the problem.

Do I Have a Dell Laptop Battery Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Dell laptop battery lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new fire and explosion cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if your Dell laptop battery overheated, caused a fire or exploded, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

GT Mountain Bike Recall Lawsuit

GT Mountain Bike

Cycling Sports Group is recalling about 1,240 GT mountain bikes over concerns that the handlebars can crack, which could cause riders to fall and seriously injure themselves.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one was injured on a GT mountain bike, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit against the manufacturer and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

June 14, 2017 – The recall involves 2017 model year Karakoram Sport, Karakoram Comp, Aggressor Sport, Aggressor Comp and Aggressor Expert, according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC).

“In certain cases, the handlebars may develop small fatigue cracks over time, which if not identified, may continue to grow larger and eventually lead to a fracture of the handlebars,” a GT representative said.

The bikes were sold in several colors including, black, blue, gunmetal grey and neon yellow. However, only models with a solid black “GT” logo on the downtube and a stem marked “Ø31.8 9-10N.m” are included in the recall.

The bikes were sold from June 2016 to August 2017 for between $440 and $800.

Consumers are being asked to immediately stop using the recalled mountain bikes and contact an authorized GT dealer or Cycling Sports Group to schedule a free repair of the handlebar and stem.

To date, no injuries have been associated with the recall.

Do I Have a GT Mountain Bike Recall Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in GT mountain bike lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new bicycle injury cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you were injured on a mountain bike, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Harley-Davidson Recall Lawsuit

Harley-Davidson

Harley-Davidson Inc. is recalling about 57,000 motorcycles worldwide for a potential oil line defect that has been linked to at least two crashes and one injury.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one was injured on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

June 5, 2017 – Harley-Davidson said an oil line on the affected motorcycles may come loose, causing oil to leak onto the rear tire’s path.

There have been at least nine reports of displaced oil lines. Harley is aware of two crashes and one injury associated with the issue, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The recall includes certain models of the following 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycles built between July 2, 2016, and May 9, 2017:

  • Electra Glide Ultra Classic
  • Police Electra Glide
  • Police Road King
  • Road King
  • Road King Special
  • Street Glide
  • Street Glide Special
  • Road Glide
  • Road Glide Special

About 57,000 motorcycles worldwide are affected by the recall, including 46,000 in the U.S.

Harley dealers will inspect the clamps and fix them free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Tuesday.

Do I Have a Harley-Davidson Recall Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Harley Recall Lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you were injured on a Harley-Davidson, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

BMW 7-Series Recall Lawsuit

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BMW is recalling nearly 46,000 older BMW 7-Series cars in the U.S. amid reports that the doors could fly open unexpectedly while being driven, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you had problems with a BMW 7-Series, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

May 30, 2017 – BMW says the problem is related to door latching systems equipped with comfort access and soft door close options.

Affected models include 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li and B7 ALPINA cars from model years 2005-2008.

“In these vehicles, the door can appear to be closed, although it has stopped in a position where the main detent is not fully engaged,” NHTSA said. “Thus an external influence [force] such as an irregular road surface, or an inadvertent interior contact by a vehicle occupant with the door, could result in an unexpected opening of the door while driving.”

On March 8, NHTSA contacted BMW after receiving multiple complaints from car owners. The complaints involve two separate issues:

  1. Where the door cannot close before driving off, and
  2. Where the door could open unexpectedly while driving.

After a review, the BMW “problem solution team came to the conclusion that it could be possible for a door to unexpectedly open while driving in the case where a hardware component [one of various sensors] of the latch or door handle could fail,” according to the NHTSA.

To date, the issue has not been linked to any crashes or injuries. BMW said owners can expect a letter asking them to make an appointment when a fix is available.

Do I Have a BMW 7-Series Recall Lawsuit?

The Personal Injury and Products Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in BMW recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you had problems with a BMW 7-Series car, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Kiteboard Recall Lawsuit

Kiteboarder

Cabrinha Kites has issued a recall for nearly 3,000 kiteboard control systems over concerns that the point of connection between the lower front line and landing line can break, causing a loss of kite control, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one was injured in a kiteboarding accident, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

May 17, 2017 – According to a recall notice issued Wednesday by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the potentially defective component is the stainless steel POWER BRACKET SEAT (PBS) and the lower front line that connects with the landing line on the Overdrive 1X Recoil with Fireball or Quickloop, Overdrive 1X Trimlite with Fireball or Quickloop, 1X Trimlite with Fireball or Quickloop, and Chaos 1X Control system models.

CPSC has received at least 6 reports of the PBS component breaking during use. Recalled model numbers include:

  • KS7CSODFR
  • KS7CSODQR
  • KS7CSODFC
  • KS7CSODQC
  • KS7CSFXFC
  • KS7CSFXQC
  • KS7CSCHFX

Note: Only models with “2017 1X” printed on a cloth tab attached to the bungee line restrainers are affected by the recall.

The products were manufactured by Cabrinha Kites (a subsidiary of Pryde Group Americas, of Doral, Florida) and sold at watersports stores across the U.S. between July 2016 and March 2017 for about $550.

Consumers who purchased recalled Cabrinha kiteboard control systems should stop using them immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a free replacement kit and instructional guide.

Do I Have a Kiteboard Recall Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in kiteboarding lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new kiteboard injury cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you suffered an injury in a kiteboarding accident, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

Texas Man Files E-Cigarette Explosion Lawsuit

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A U.S. Navy veteran from Dallas, Texas, who claims he was severely burned when his electronic cigarette exploded in his pocket has filed a products liability lawsuit against the manufacturer, retailer and distributor.

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one was injured by an e-cigarette explosion, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

May 15, 2017 – According to the lawsuit, Plaintiff Matthew Bonestele’s LG Chem HG2 18650 battery exploded in his right pants pocket on April 21, 2016. The explosion caused third degree burns to his right leg and made a hole in his right thigh, according to KHOU.

Bonestele alleges that LG Chem America, Inc. defectively designed and manufactured the e-cigarette battery, which his complaint alleges did not have warnings regarding its potential dangers. The e-cigarette was distributed by Lightfire Group, LLC, and sold to Bonestele by Great Vapes, LLC. — both of which are named as defendants in the lawsuit.

This is not the first incident in which a U.S. veteran has been injured by exploding e-cigarette batteries. Tim Jensen, an Army veteran from Alabama, also had a vape battery explode in his right pocket last year. He suffered second and third degree burns to his hands and legs, and had to receive 60 staples and skin grafts.

Last month, the Navy banned e-cigarettes from its vessels after several reports of exploding vapes injuring sailors. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in 2016 prohibited airline passengers from carrying portable electronic smoking devices in checked baggage, and from using or charging the devices aboard aircraft.

Do I Have an E-Cigarette Explosion Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in exploding vape lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new burn injury cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you were burned by an exploding e-cig or vape, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.

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