RSSProduct Liability | Orlando Accident & Injury Blog - Part 5
Trams at Orlando International Airport Suffer from Disturbing Malfunctions
Orlando International Airport has been suffering from a series of issues with its complementary tram line that has left many travelers frustrated and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority scrambling to fix the issues before anyone is hurt. According to Frank Kruppenbacher, the board chairman of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Orlando International Airport’s tram system malfunctioned on Monday while it was traveling between Airside 3 and the airport’s main terminal.
Teavana Recalls 14oz Flip Tumblers Due To Burn Hazard
The popular retail chain Teavana issued a recall earlier this month that affects all of their 14oz flip tumblers. These tumblers, an appealing way to infuse and drink tea, are fairly simple devices that are simultaneously very clever in construction. The tea is placed in the cap of the tumbler and then water added to the body. When the tumbler is inverted, the water pours into the chamber with the tea via a series of small holes that allow water to move freely between the two compartments but prevent the tea from leaving the cap. This way, the tea can be steeped for as long as the consumer wishes. When the tea is finished, all the user needs to do is flip the tumbler the other way and the water drains back into the main chamber, leaving the tea in the cap.
Palm Coast House Fire Destroys Home of Ex-Marine and Family
Due to circumstances that are still under investigation, the house of an ex-Marine in Palm Coast was destroyed in a fire that began in the home’s garage because of an issue with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle. According to a statement given by Robert Detherow, ex-Marine and homeowner, the fire began shortly after he returned from a drive that he and his young daughter had taken with the Harley.
Ford Explorer Owners Report Strange, Nauseating Smells
A strange situation has arisen that concerns Ford Explorers manufactured and sold between 2011 and 2015 that has lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to open an investigation.
Over $1 Billion Awarded to Six Plaintiffs in DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit
This past Thursday, in a victory for individuals suffering from defective hip implants, a jury in Dallas, Texas, awarded six individuals over $1 billion, payable by the Johnson & Johnson company and the DePuy Orthopaedics group. According to the court documents and the testimony from the plaintiffs, the hip implants, which featured a “state-of-the-art” metal-on-metal design, were poorly constructed and lead directly to severe injury and bodily harm such as bone erosion and tissue death.
Dallas Jury Awards $1 Billion Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson Hip Implants
According to a federal jury in Dallas last week, Johnson & Johnson’s metal-on-metal Pinnacle hip implants were defectively designed. As the company, along with its DePuy Orthopaedics unit, knew of the defect yet failed to properly warn consumers about the risk, the jury ordered the company to pay over $1 billion to the six plaintiffs named on the action. The verdict includes $32 million in compensatory damages, with the remainder being designated as punitive damages.
More Legal Woes for Johnson & Johnson’s Hip Implants in Dallas
Another week, another jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson and its hip implant products. This time, a federal jury in Dallas hit the company with a verdict for $1 billion in damages. The verdict is the second in a long line of potential lawsuits pertaining to the company’s metal-on-metal Pinnacle hip implants. According to the verdict, not only were the implants defective and injuring consumers, Johnson & Johnson, along with its DePuy Orthopaedics unit, knew of the defect yet continued to sell the product. On top of this, they also failed to take any reasonable steps to warn consumers about the known risks.
Milwaukee Recall for Dangerous Hand Trucks
If you or someone you know has purchased a Gleason brand hand truck between August 2007 and April 2010 then you are encouraged to inspect the tool to discover whether or not it is one of the thousands of hand trucks that the company has recalled due to a problem with the device’s tires.
Bizarre Florida Highway Death of Woman and Daughter Explained
The mysterious case of a woman and her young daughter found dead in their car on June 2nd was solved earlier this week when investigators and coroners declared that the two deaths were caused by hydrogen sulfide gas poisoning. Initially, the case caused a tremendous amount of confusion and concern. Laifa Lincoln, 46, and her daughter, Maksmilla Lincoln, 3, were discovered unconscious in their 2006 Porsche Cayenne SUV. The battery was still running, the radio on. According to the Florida Highway Patrol’s report, the Lincoln family was traveling to Miami along the Florida Turnpike when the car stopped. There was evidence that the SUV had earlier bumped into a guardrail, close to mile marker 224.
Tesla Model S Crashes through Florida Local Gym
The Tesla motor company isn’t having the best run in Florida. Following multiple incidents and crashes, last month yet another Tesla car was involved in a Florida automobile accident. This time, the crash involved a Tesla Model S and took place in Lighthouse Point, where the car abruptly accelerated as it was getting ready to park in a parking lot, causing it to crash through the front window of a local gym.
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