This week’s question comes from Robert W. in Pinole, who writes: Q: “I bought a bike recently and, when I was using it, the front fork cracked, broke and sent me over the handlebars. I landed on my ...

In some circumstances, a plaintiff lacking direct evidence of an identifiable, specific defect may be permitted to use circumstantial evidence to prove that a product malfunctioned and create a ...

Automotive giant Tesla is facing increasing criticism following allegations that the company failed to implement adequate warnings and safety measures on its popular Tesla Supercharger stations. The ...

When manufacturers sell products that are defective and people become injured or killed as a result, those manufacturers can be held liable. This area of law is known as product liability, and it is a ...

In product defect class actions filed in federal court, plaintiffs often allege that the presence of a defect reduces a product's value and causes economic injury. In response, defendants and some ...

Legal precedent in many cases puts primary responsibility on manufacturers -- rather than distributors, retailers or others in the sales chain -- for injuries, illness and other incidents resulting ...

MEDIA, PA – January 05, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Schuster Law has announced the launch of a product liability legal resource initiative designed to provide the public with clearer information about ...

For nearly a decade, Toni Matthews-El has published business topics ranging from cloud communication software to best steps for establishing your own LLC. In addition to Forbes Advisor, she's ...

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Time will tell whether Pennsylvania's jurisprudence stays the course or joins the pack allowing the defense of strict products liability cases to converge with negligence actions, and morph the ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Your business is responsible for the products you make, sell or distribute, as well as the completed services you provide. You can be held liable and accountable for any losses or damage if one of ...