Category: Product Liability

21 Apr 2014 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Welcome to the Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath Blog

The Accidents Safe blog was set up to help keep our clients and the public informed of important safety information that potentially could effect their every day lives.  Auto recalls, defective tires, car seats and many other products or medications…
05 Oct 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Tire Failure: Are Tires More Deadly Now Than Ever Before (Part 1)?

It happens everyday on Florida highways: tire failure. Tire blowouts, tread and belt separation and improper repairs causes thousands of serious traffic accidents each year. Tire manufacturers have issued major recalls costing millions of dollars…
08 Sep 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Samsung’s Massive Galaxy Note 7 Recall Brings Battery-Maker Into Focus

‘Minor flaw in the battery manufacturing process’ causes phones to explode; Samsung SDI supplied about 65% of batteries Read more: source Wall Street Journal http://www.wsj.com/articles/samsungs-massive-galaxy-note-7-recall-brings-battery-maker-into-focus-1473082175 If…
07 Sep 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Can A School District Makes a Vaccine Mandatory?

The vaccine debate might be loud and busy on the Internet, but it is relatively quiet in the public school system. In all 50 states, children must be fully vaccinated against certain diseases in order to attend public school. That policy, however,…
31 Aug 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Don’t Forget your Tire Safety Check

Everyone loves a road trip. When setting out, it’s important to check your car’s safety features and standard equipment before you go. One essential part of this check is your tires. Tire failure is one of the major causes of accidents that…
31 Aug 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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New Federal Safety Regulations for Rentals

On June 1, a new federal law went into effect regulating the safety of rental cars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Safe Rental Car Act requires all rental cars to be compliant with current safety…
30 Aug 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Takata Airbag Explosion

The horrible story continues as Takata airbags injure and take lives all over the United States of America.  The airbags have been tied to at least 14 deaths and many more serious injuries and is part of the largest automotive recall in history. …
22 Aug 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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The Automobile is nearly 100 years old

The Automobile is nearly 100 years old and certainly Karl Benz, founder of Mercedes Benz automobiles, the first gas powered cars on the road, would roll over in his grave if he knew how bad a shape the auto industry is in today. The Law Firm…
16 Aug 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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How Do Florida Courts Determine Strict Liability in Asbestos Cases?

William P. Aubin worked as a supervisor for his father’s construction company. In the course of his work, Aubin was exposed to drywall joint compounds and ceiling texture sprays that contained asbestos manufactured by the Union Carbide Corporation.…
27 Jul 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Product Liability: Florida Resident Sues for Birth Defects Caused by Zofran

Florida resident Robin Zgurski began taking Zofran in 2006 after her doctor prescribed it for the morning sickness that accompanied her pregnancy. When Zgurski’s son was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate she did not connect the birth…
20 Jul 2016 by Lytal, Reiter, Smith, lvey & Fronrath
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Lawsuits Reveal Volkswagen Clean Diesel Playing Dirty with Consumers

Volkswagen “clean diesel” had been a staple in the green culture for years. Now it seems the car wasn’t so green. Federal reports estimate that 11 million VW “clean diesel” vehicles had actually been polluting the air at rates 40 times…