A products liability lawsuit case is never pleasant for anyone involved. When a products liability lawsuit is filed, it is because someone has been injured, suffered a property loss or – in the worst-case scenario – died. As a result, those responsible for putting the product into the stream of commerce where an individual bought it must defend themselves against allegations of designing, producing, distributing or selling a defective product. For … [Read more...]
3 Types of Products Liability Claims You Need to Know
Products liability law involves determining who is responsible for damages associated with a certain manufactured product. These cases are often settled out of court for large sums of money. If the case proceeds to trial and your company is found liable for damages in a products liability case, you may face a shift in public opinion of your products in addition to all the financial repercussions of the case. Because this type of case can spell disaster … [Read more...]
Congratulations to Lisa Ondich for Winning Change of Venue Motion
The Sherr Law Group is pleased to announce that a Motion to Transfer Venue based on a legal term known as forum non conveniens, was granted on a product liability claim where Sherr Law Group is representing the defendant. Suit was filed against our client in Philadelphia County, however the loss occurred in Centre County. Because of the strategy used by the firm, Sherr Law Group was successful in having the case transferred to the county where the … [Read more...]
Tony Sherr and Lisa Ondich to Represent Tea Company in Wrongful Death Suit
Sherr Law Group’s Tony Sherr and Lisa Ondich are representing the defendant, SoCal Herbal Remedies of Big Bear City, Calif., is a wrongful death lawsuit. The parents of a 25-year-old West Chester man who died in a car crash after drinking SoCal Herbal Remedies’ tea are suing the company, claiming kratom, an ingredient in the tea, caused his death. Kratom is a substance extracted from a Southeast Asian tree; many users of the substance appreciate its … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Business Against Products Liability Claims
Products liability means you are held responsible for the safety and of the products your company produces. You can be anywhere on the supply chain and still ultimately be held responsible for a faulty product. Whether you are a product designer, distributor, or retailer, your name can be brought into the mix when a product fails. Often, these malfunctions are a result of the product being misused by the consumer or due to environmental factors beyond your … [Read more...]