Defective & Dangerous Products

• First Peanut Butter Lawsuit Filed In Georgia

  M. Brandon Smith | March 03, 2007 11:25 AM | 0 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  Our law firm of Childers, Buck, & Schlueter, LLP in Atlanta, Georgia, along with our co-counsel firm the Law Offices of Eric H. Weinberg, of New Brunswick, NJ, has filed what is believed to the be the first peanut butter contamination lawsuit in the State of Georgia on February 22, 2007. The Georgia peanut butter lawsuit was filed in the State Court of Gwinnett County. This individual peant...

• Peanut Butter Contamination Linked To Other Related Candies, Deserts, And Ice Cream

  M. Brandon Smith | March 01, 2007 8:50 PM | 0 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  Do you eat desert, candy, and/or ice cream? If so, you might want to check out the latest warning issued by the U.S Food and Drug Administration because inspectors now believe the peanut butter contamination might have already spread to many other tasty treats. According to the warning, the recall may now need to be extended to peanut butter desert toppings and various ice cream manufacturers....

• Laptop Battery Recall Is A Cause For Concern

  M. Brandon Smith | March 01, 2007 8:35 PM | 0 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  In a recent battery recall involving ThinkPad laptop computers, at least one person is said to have suffered injuries as a result of the batteries overheating. The fire hazard associated with these batteries, caused Sony and Lenovo to recall thousands of batteries which includes the part number FRU P/N 92P1131. At least one person thus far suffered minor eye irritation after catching fire during...

• Link Confirmed In The Peanut Recall Outbreak By The FDA

  M. Brandon Smith | March 01, 2007 4:32 PM | 0 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  After conducting an intensive investigation in ConAgra's Sylvester, Georgia processing plant, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the first time officially suggested the salmonella contamination likely took place prior to the product reaching consumers. In evaluating and testing numerous jars of contaminated peanut butter from consumers last week, the FDA confirmed that the...

• Opening Arguments Given In Midwest Vioxx Trial

  M. Brandon Smith | March 01, 2007 1:36 AM | 0 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  In a Vioxx trial that is expected to last four to six weeks in Madison County, opening arguments were given yesterday by both sides in the first Midwest trial over the controversial drug. The plaintiff's attorney who represents the surviving husband of Pattie Schwaller told the jurors that Merck & Co. as the manufacturer of Vioxx chose to put profits over people and as a result contributed to...

• Questions About The Peanut Butter Recall???

  M. Brandon Smith | February 28, 2007 9:58 PM | 0 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  Did you or a loved one eat from a contaminated jar of Peter Pan or Great Value peanut butter? Do you have questions about this recent peanut butter salmonella outbreak? If so we at InjuryBoard can help you find answers to these questions. Let us put our knowledge and expertise to work for you in order to ensure your rights are protected. And best of all, it is of no charge to you. We provide...

• 370 Confirmed Salmonella Cases Linked To Contaminated Peanut Butter

  M. Brandon Smith | February 28, 2007 9:42 PM | 0 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  According to federal health officials more than 370 cases of salmonella have been confirmed across more than 42 states as of last week. This news is just the latest update in what has become a nationwide problem for many people and families alike. This new number of 370 is only expected to grow as the investigation and research continues into the peanut butter salmonella outbreak that occurred...

• Georgia ConAgra Plant Definitively Linked To Salmonella

  M. Brandon Smith | February 24, 2007 1:29 AM | 0 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  As if it was not already apparent, it is now official that the local Georgia ConAgra food plant has been linked to the presence of salmonella in its jars of peanut butter according to the Centers for Disease Control. During the course of its investigation it has now been shown that the contaminated peanut butter has reached in excess of 41 states and 329 people thus far. According to the...

• Is Contaminated Peanut Butter Still On Store Shelves?

  M. Brandon Smith | February 22, 2007 9:08 PM | 0 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  Be careful if you are in the market for peanut butter because apparently despite all the press coverage concerning the salmonella outbreak contaminated peanut butter may still on the shelves at various markets and stores. According to news10now.com: On Tuesday, our station received calls claiming Mike's Market in Syracuse was still selling jars of peanut butter possibly tainted with salmonella....

• Georgia Lawmaker Accidently Gives Out Contaminated Peanut Butter

  M. Brandon Smith | February 20, 2007 9:54 PM | 0 CommentsAtlanta, GA

  Georgia State Representative Ed Ryders has now found himself in a precarious situation and the sad thing is he did not even really do anything to deserve it. The main reason he has made headlines all over Georgia recently is because he handed out jars of peanut butter to friends and colleagues that were among those recently recalled due to the salmonella outbreak. The Albany Republican who...