Defective Products

Defective products are generally extremely dangerous in automobiles. That is why Ford is recalling more than 200,000 vehicles for five different defects. The most dangerous defect that vehicles are being recalled for is an improper repair done in a previous...

The amount of deaths caused by General Motors' defective ignition switches has now more than doubled from the number GM said it was responsible for just a few weeks ago. A new report shows that the "compensation expert" that GM...

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General Motors is reporting that they are responsible for at least twenty-three deaths and sixteen serious injuries for accidents that involved defective ignition switches. Ken Feinberg, the "compensation expert" hired by GM to figure out whose claims were acceptable updated...

Tractor accidents in our region take place at a somewhat alarming rate. Because agriculture is still a major endeavor in western PA and eastern Ohio, it's no wonder these accidents take place more frequently than not, but that doesn't mean...

On Tuesday morning in Ohio, an act of heroism played out and one very brave woman risked and lost her life to save another. As a school bus's brakes gave way during a safety training exercise, a child stood directly...

Manufacturer's that design defective products need to be held accountable. When those defective products involve our children, many questions must be asked. It can be particularly baffling when a company is accused of producing a defective product, but does nothing...

GM is recalling more than half a million Chevrolet Camaros due to defective products. The component in question this time? You guessed it - a faulty ignition switch. Late last week, General Motor announced it would be recalling 511,508 of...

A General Motors mediator has started negotiations with vehicle owners concerning the ignition switches that were found to be the cause of several hundred accidents and deaths. The GM spokesperson began talks over the defective products with a Texas attorney...

The car industry has seen its fair share of defective products recalled over recent months. Even the German luxury brand, BMW, has had to recall some its cars and SUVs due to engine failure. Now, in addition to General Motors'...

BMW, otherwise known as Bavarian Motor Works, is a Germain luxury automaker that specializes in automobiles, motorcycles, and engine manufacturing. BMW owns and builds vehicles and parts for other car brands as well, such as Mini Cooper and Rolls Royce....

There are many types of product liability claims, including design defects and manufacturing defects, as well as failure to warn consumers of the potential dangers of a product. Common product liability claims often include negligent design, negligent manufacturing of a...