Sometimes legal theories collide, and more than one theory applies to a set of facts. This is true when a product combines with medical care to cause death or catastrophic injury. When this…
Florida tort law provides that a manufacturer of a defective product may be subject to product liability under two basic theories. First, strict liability, and second, negligence. In order to win under either theory, the plaintiff must establish that the…
As you may know, on September 21st, 2021, The Boppy Company recalled over 3.3 million of their “Boppy Newborn Loungers” after eight reported infant deaths. These products pose a significant threat to infants, as the design itself creates an asphyxiation…
If you are like us and spend any time in Downtown Pensacola, you have probably seen the hottest new method of getting around town—a motorized, skateboard-like object that has one wide, treaded tire in the middle of the board instead…
Florida consumers are injured by a product every day. These may be prescription drugs, household appliances, construction equipment, or automobile components. These injuries may be severe or result in death. Florida law may provide a legal remedy for those…
Florida consumers are injured by faulty products every day. These products may be prescription drugs, household appliances, or construction equipment. Injuries are often severe and can result in death. When evaluating a case involving a product, the basis of fault…