Some popular sunscreens and after-sun products contain a high level of benzene, a carcinogen linked to blood cancer, according to recent tests effectuated by Valisure, a consumer protection group. No level of benzene in cream, spray or lotions is safe for humans. Additionally previous studies have also found that applying…
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After the death of child in a treadmill accident, Peloton refuses to comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and recall the dangerous product
Our partner Anthony Gair has carved out a reputation as one of the best product liability lawyers in NYC. Yesterday he talked to CNBC journalist Lauren Thomas about the refusal by Peloton to comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and recall its high-end treadmill Tread+. Multiple children and a…
Multiple Personal Injury Lawsuits filed against Swiss weed-killer manufacturer Syngenta
Multiple personal injury and product liability lawsuits have recently been filed against Syngenta, a Swiss company manufacturing the weed-killer Paraquat. According to the lawsuits, the manufacturer omitted to mention to its customers the risk of Parkinson’s disease caused by exposure to Paraquat despite knowing about it. Syngeta was aware that…
Hyundai recalls some Genesis, Kona and Ioniq models for risk of fire and owners should park them away from home and other flammables until they are fixed
Owners of selected models of Hyundai Genesis cars as well as other electric models have been warned by Hyundai that their cars were at risk of catching fire and should be parked away from home and other structures or flammable material until they repair their vehicles. Models of Hyundai Genesis…
High level of carcinogen benzene detected in multiple hand sanitizer products
Some hand sanitizers can be dangerous for consumers as they contain a high level of benzene, a carcinogen which can be absorbed by the skin and cause leukemia and other blood cells cancers. These products are particularly harmful to children. Valisure, an independent lab, recently tested 260 hand sanitizers and…
Child killed in Peloton Treadmill accident
The company Peloton just announced that a child died in an accident that involves one of their “Tread+” treadmills and issued a safety warning asking Peloton users to keep children under 16 year old and pets away from their equipment. Peloton and other at home gym equipment companies have seen…
Original Rhino pill maker sentenced to 4 years in prison for smuggling erectile dysfunction drugs sold as herbal supplements
Rhino Pills and other herbal sex supplements for men often contain hidden ingredients that have caused injuries and even, in rare cases death to consumers. These types of supplements can still be found at many gas stations around the country, at Walmart and on Amazon despite multiple FDA warnings and …
Top manufacturers knowingly sold baby food tainted with high levels of toxic heavy metals
Several negligent baby food manufacturers are being investigated by the US government after dangerous levels of toxic metals such as arsenic, lead, mercury and and cadmium were found in their products. These products are: HappyBaby by Nurture Beech-Nut Earth’s Best Organic by Hain Celestial Group Plum Organics by Campbell Soup…
Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershehorn, Steigman & Mackauf named Best Law Firm 2021 By U.S. News – Best Lawyers® and a Tier 1 Firm for Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Product Liability in New York City
For the 11th consecutive year, our New York Personal Injury Law Firm was named a Best Law Firm 2021 by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. The firm was also named A Tier 1 Firm for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiff in New York City A Tier 1 Firm for Medical…
Despite a previous ban, tiny magnets are still on the market and are causing significant injuries to children
A few months ago, a 9 year old girl was rushed to a New York ER after she swallowed dangerous high-powered tiny magnets that got stuck in her stomach. Doctors had to effectuate an emergency endoscopy on the little girl to remove the magnets. In another case, a Long Island…