In 2016, several automakers, twenty in fact, that control 99 percent of the U.S. market agreed to make Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) a standard feature across almost all of their models by 2022. As the one-year anniversary of this pledge approaches, some manufacturers have made a considerable effort in honoring this commitment, while others have […]
The attorneys at Powell Law like to remain vigilant for products that may be dangerous to consumers. If you have any questions about litigating a claim for damages caused by a defective product, contact Powell Law. Our decades of experience make it the clear and obvious choice to meet all your legal needs, especially for […]
Recently, A Tennessee District Court addressed the following question: Should an e-commerce firm be held liable for the defects of every item it sells on its global internet marketplace? In Fox v. Amazon.com Inc., the plaintiffs argued that it should while the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee countered to the contrary. […]
UTZ Quality Foods, based in Hanover, Pennsylvania, is the largest independent, privately held snack brand in the United States. Founded in 1921, the company distributes potato chips and other snack foods throughout the United States. Recently, the company voluntarily recalled some Golden Flake, Good Health, Utz and Weis Brand Tortilla Chip items with certain expiration dates because the products […]
Product liability laws are complex and distinct. Product liability cases require attorneys who have the ability and expertise to analyze all legal and technical issues of a particular products liability matter. Powell Law has litigated on behalf of those injured by the use of a product, device, or other merchandise for 110 years. If you […]
In Pennsylvania, a plaintiff may bring a cause of action against the manufacturer, seller, or distributor of an allegedly defective product pursuant to one or more of three legal theories: strict liability, negligence, and breach of warranty. For years, Pennsylvania state and federal courts have been split about the application of the applicable standard for […]
The law of products liability offers special theories of recovery for injured parties, thus enhancing their ability to receive damages in the case of injury caused by a dangerous or defective product. Products liability plaintiffs in Pennsylvania may recover against a manufacturer or seller based on one or more of the following theories: strict liability, […]
Some accidents are unavoidable and caused by the negligence of the victim rather than the carelessness of some other person. Pennsylvania accident victims may recover damages for any injuries resulting from the carelessness or negligence of another. This is the continuation of a short primer on the types of personal injury claims. The first two […]
Not all accidents result in legal claims or injuries. Some are unavoidable and actually caused by the negligence of the victim rather than the carelessness of another person. Pennsylvania accident victims may recover damages for any injuries resulting from the carelessness or negligence of another. Individuals with personal injuries may recover past and future lost […]
