Product Liability

Huge Loss for Big Tobacco as FDA Calls for Graphic Warning Labels

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | June 24, 2011

There’s no doubt that tobacco is a booming business – and products liability issues have no qualms about riding in on the coattails of success. Many consumers’ complaints stem from the assertion that tobacco companies knew about and concealed the risks associated with smoking, and it certainly has been a quarter of a century since […]

Recall of Toy Helicopters Highlights Hazards to Children – Product Liability Claims Likely

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | June 11, 2011

In a fairly major nod towards products liability issues in the toy industry, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada are warning consumers about toy helicopters and parts with model numbers BLH350, BHL3500 and BHL3514 that were sold at retailers during March of this year. As an Atlanta personal injury lawyer, I know […]

Disturbing Trend towards Inflatable Mishaps Should Lead to More Regulations

By Robert N. Katz, Esq. | June 10, 2011

Jump houses come in all forms and cater to children’s imaginations: slides, castles, ships, even obstacle courses. They offer parents much needed respite during outdoor playtime and are a popular item at parties. However, as a personal injury attorney in Atlanta, I know that, on breezy afternoons, they can also come with many perils. An […]