Through the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a recall for snorkels carried by Costco has been issued. Huish Outdoors encourages residents of West Virginia to destroy any Oceanic Adult Dry Top Snorkel product because it has a flaw that increases the risk of...
If an online retailer sells a product from a third party that is defective and it ultimately injures you, is the online outlet liable for that injury? Amazon says no, but a court of appeals decision from earlier this year says yes. That means West Virginia residents...
People who have been injured by a product may decide to bring product liability lawsuits against the manufacturer or maker of the product. Typically, the user of the product sues because the product failed to work as expected and caused harm. Sometimes, a seller may...
Every year, thousands of products in West Virginia and throughout the country are recalled due to safety concerns. Under U.S. product liability law, a manufacturer or anyone involved in selling the product to the consumer is liable for injuries caused by the product....
When you buy a product, you probably take safety for granted. Most of us assume that the products we buy have been thoroughly tested and have passed safety inspection. Unfortunately, the fact that a product is on the market is not a guarantee that it is safe. Things...
