3M Claims US Soldiers Don’t Deserve To Know About Safety Issues
In 2018, company 3M settled a lawsuit with the US government for $9.1 million. The case revolved around earplugs that 3M manufactured specifically for the US military (Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2). The lawsuit was brought under the False Claims Act and alleged that the earplugs were defective. Further, the lawsuit alleged that 3M had […]
Ford Sold Defective Focus and Fiesta Vehicles Despite Major Safety Risks
The Detroit Free Press, one of the largest news publications in Detroit, recently uncovered information that suggests Ford Motor Co. knowingly sold Focus and Fiesta vehicles that contain defective transmissions. Both vehicles contain DPS6 transmissions that can reportedly lead to a loss of power and unintended acceleration, even while driving on highways. The Ford Fiesta and […]
U.S. Military Personnel File Lawsuits Against 3M for Defective Military Earplugs
Many United States servicemembers, veterans and military contractors are filing lawsuits against 3M for hearing-related ear injuries caused by defective military earplugs. Between 2001 and 2016, 3M’s Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2) were the military’s standard issue for combat situations. It is estimated that more than two million pairs of CAEv2s were manufactured and […]
Seatback Failure Verdict Questions Federal Safety Standards
A Texas jury found Toyota, the parent company of Lexus, guilty of “gross negligence” for failing to warn consumers of potential seatback failures in a $242 million verdict. The case was in respect to a 2016 car crash, in which two young children suffered traumatic brain injuries when their parents’ Lexus was hit from behind. […]
Is the Sig Sauer P320 Defective?
Three law enforcement officers have reportedly suffered gunshot wounds after using Sig Sauer P320 handguns. The officers were injured after dropping or rattling the weapons. In the past several months, national media outlets have reported on a defect found in these firearms. Sig Sauer has been heavily criticized for its lackluster response to handling the […]
Was Your Home Built with Defective Stucco?
When defective Chinese drywall was ruining homes and people’s lives, the product liability attorneys at Colson Hicks Eidson were there to help the victims. We helped recover damages for multiple families, and since then we’ve kept an eye on house construction defects so you can be informed. Now, a new defect is starting to emerge, and South […]
