Defective Product
Petzl Shunt May Detach from Rope During Climbing, Says Class Action
Craig Faulhaber was climbing in Haus Rock in Summit County, Colorado when his rope detached from his Petzl Shunt during a fall, claims the complaint for this class action. Faulhaber fell to the ground and was severely injured. The complaint alleges that the Shunt, made by Petzl America, Inc., does not work as advertised, and Read more
HP Envy Laptops Breaking Hinges Class Action
Laptops are designed to sit in an open position during use, with hinges keeping a selected angle between the keyboard area and the screen. The complaint for this class action brings suit against HP, Inc. for its Envy laptops, claiming that the hinges break off from their mountings, making the laptops “practically unusable after just Read more
Loyant Rice Herbicide Does Not Kill Barnyardgrass Arkansas Class Action
When Stanley Jones applied Loyant to his rice crops in 2018, he expected it to get rid of barnyardgrass. Loyant is an herbicide intended to be used on rice crops, a product of Corteva, Inc. and Corteva Agriscience, LLC. Instead, the complaint for this class action alleges, it was ineffective, and following the company’s subsequent Read more
Tristar Emeril Lagasse Overheating Air Fryers Florida, New Jersey Class Action
The issue in this class action is what the complaint terms “dangerously defective air fryers” sold by Tristar Products, Inc. The Emeril Lagasse Power Airfryer 360 models, including the 360, 360 XL, Deluxe, and Plus models, the complaint claims, “can overheat, catch fire, or smoke, causing damage to nearby kitchen components and posing a serious Read more
Kidde Fire Extinguishers Fail in Emergencies Class Action
Fire extinguishers are generally only used in emergency circumstances, so malfunctions can be very dangerous. The complaint for this class action alleges that plastic-handle and Pindicator fire extinguishers, from Carrier Global Corporation and Walter Kidde Portable Equipment, Inc., have nozzles that can detach, become clogged, or require excessive force for discharge, so that they fail Read more
Philips CPAP, BiPAP Device PE-PUR Foam Deterioration Illinois Class Action
The defendants in this case—a group of Philips companies, including Koninklijke Philips NV, Philips North America, LLC, and Philips RS North America, LLC—make machines that help people breathe. They include Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) machines as well as mechanical ventilators. The complaint for this class action alleges that Read more
Future Motion Onewheel XR Model 4206 Abruptly Shuts Down Class Action
Future Motion, Inc. markets its Onewheel XR Model 4206 battery-operated, motorized skateboard as an exciting experience, says the complaint for this class action. But perhaps it’s a little too exciting, because the complaint also alleges that it may suddenly shut off while it’s running at speed, causing the user to crash. The complaint alleges that Read more
Harbor Freight Tools Chainsaws Settlement
This settlement resolves a class action against Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc. about certain of its chainsaws. The complaint alleged that the company sold chainsaws that were defective and subject to a recall by Harbor Freight and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to the complaint, Harbor Freight misled customers when it sold the defective Read more
DevaCurl Hair Care Products Settlement
Deva Concepts, LLC is settling a class action for more than $5 million about its DevaCurl hair care products. The complaint alleged that the company made untrue and misleading statements about its hair care products and that the products themselves caused hair loss, hair damage, or scalp irritation. Read more
Seresto Flea Collar Pesticide Synergy and Injuries California Class Action
This class action brings suit against Elanco Animal Health, Inc. for its Seresto Flea & Tick Collar. The complaint alleges, “While pet collars have a history of harmful side effects, the number and seriousness of those associated with the Seresto collar Product exceed anything seen previously.” The incidents from the collar include pet seizures and Read more
