Articles Posted in Product Liability

Recently, a number of lawsuits against AI companies have sought to use product liability theory and strategy to hold them accountable for injuries to consumers, especially minors. Some pundits have called this a Big Tobacco moment— using product liability law in this context is novel; but these theories were also successfully used to go after big tobacco companies in the 1990s and to achieve multibillion dollar settlements and changes to cigarette marketing. One of the most prominent pieces of current AI litigation is Florida’s first-in-the-nation lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman based on the accusation that ChatGPT advised the gunman in a fatal shooting at Florida State University. If you were injured by AI, please give our seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers a call. We have many years of experience, and billions of dollars have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved.

Call Moll Law Group About Your Case

The Florida AI lawsuit alleges, among other things, that the company knowingly and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public, while hiding significant risks and suppressing safety warnings. Plaintiffs argue that ChatGPT is a dangerous product that has caused users to perpetrate violent acts or suffer from mental health problems. OpenAI, meanwhile, has denied it has done anything wrong.

The Florida AI lawsuit and private lawsuits similar to it are using a product liability strategy similar to the one simultaneously being used against significant social media platforms; they are claiming the AI is defective (large social media companies like Meta have been held accountable for failing to put in place safeguards against sexual predators and addiction). Product liability strategies are especially important because Congress has lagged in enacting federal AI safety regulation that would apply in every state across the country. Without uniform federal standards for the development and implementation of AI, each state is left to enact different and potentially contradictory standards.

Continue reading →

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled the generic blood pressure drug prazosin because it contains higher than acceptable levels of nitrosamines, which are cancer-causing chemicals. If you were injured by prazosin, you may have a claim. You should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability attorneys of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in lawsuits around the nation with which we’ve been involved.

Contact Moll Law Group About Your Claim

Prazosin is a generic version of a drug that has been available for over 25 years. Teva announced the recall on Oct. 7, 2025. It impacts over 580,000 prazosin capsules. The drug is prescribed to about 510,000 patients every year for high blood pressure, but also for PTSD.

Nitrosamines are the byproducts of common chemical reactions. They can be produced in connection with industrial processes or in food that contains nitrite preservatives such as bacon. Generally, exposure to a small amount of nitrosamines is not considered hazardous, but there have been studies showing that some nitrosamines are carcinogenic, or cancer-causing, when consumed in large quantities over longer time periods.

Continue reading →

Wyze Solar Cam Pan security cameras are outdoor security cameras that run on a lithium-ion battery. They are wire-free and have a motorized pan and tilt function, as well as a solar panel. Wyze Labs recalled these cameras on June 4, 2026, because their incorrect assembly instructions can result in consumers inadvertently puncturing the lithium-ion battery’s metal casing. This can cause rapid overheating of the battery, and in turn, there may be a danger of serious injury or property damage from fire and burn dangers. If you or a loved one was injured as a result of one of these security cameras, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases around the country with which we’ve been involved.

Contact Moll Law Group About Your Security Camera Claim

Wyze Solar Cam Pan has gotten 13 consumer reports of these security cameras overheating. Six have exploded and caught on fire, and six consumers have suffered minor burns.

From October 2025 through April 2026, the recalled cameras, were sold at Home Depot and Micro Center, and online at www.wyze.com, along with Amazon, Best Buy, Temu, B2B Renew, Inc., ReturnPro for approximately $80. These cameras are white with model number WYZESCPWH printed on the back. Around 321,360 units of the camera were recalled.

Continue reading →

Amazon sells Giantex outdoor lounge chairs. These chairs have been recently recalled because of the risk of amputation while adjusting them. There is a pinch point when the lounge chair is adjusted, and if the consumer puts their fingers there, the result could be an amputation risk. One person has reported his or her finger was amputated in the course of adjusting the chair. If you were injured by a Giantex outdoor lounge chair, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based lawyers of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases around the country with which we’ve been involved.

Call Moll Law Group About Your Claim

The Giantex chairs, which are printed with the model number NP10025NY on the front and side of the product are blue and have measurements of 13 inches high by 23 inches wide by 76 inches long. The chair comes with a five-position adjustable locking system. These chairs were sold on the Giantex website and also on Amazon from August 2023 through October 2025. They cost $75-$90. Around 1,155 chairs were recalled.

Consumers have been asked not to use the chairs anymore. You can get in touch with the company for a refund. However, if you have been injured by the chair, especially if you suffered an amputation, a simple refund may be insufficient. The company asks that those asking for a refund destroy the recalled lounge chair or ask for a prepacking return label to send it back. The chair itself is evidence in the event you wish to bring a product liability lawsuit to recover compensation for your injuries. It’s important to call the seasoned product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group if you were injured.

Continue reading →

Recently, the SRTH small room tower heaters were recalled. Their fan blades were found to be able to detach from the motor shaft. This can result in the fan slowing or stopping and this could result in overheating and melting of internal and enclosure parts. The melted portions can catch on fire and breach the enclosure if the fuse or thermal cut off doesn’t activate in time. If you or a loved one is injured by the SRTH heater, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based lawyers of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’re involved throughout the country.

Call Moll Law Group About Your Lawsuit

Around 255,000 heaters were affected by the recall. The affected heaters are both black and white. They are 6 inches in diameter and around 12.5 inches high—just over a foot. A silver rating label that says TYPE SRTH is located at the bottom of the heater. “Vornado” with a V behind it is printed on the front of the heater. They have two heat settings and a setting that is fan only. They were sold for $40-$50 around the country, including at Amazon.com, Vornado.com, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, and ACE Hardware.

There have been 32 reports of overheating from the fan displacement. Of these, there were eight fire reports and one report of smoke inhalation.

Continue reading →

TRUE METRIX devices are used to measure glucose levels in fresh whole blood samples. The company Trividia Health, Inc. has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction to notify affected consumers that several of its TRUE METRIX Self-monitoring blood glucose systems have updated use instructions. This is important because if a user doesn’t receive a correct reading on the system, they may not get appropriate treatment or improperly treat themselves in connection with that glucose event. If you or a loved one was injured because of an error in the readings of an affected TRUE METRIX monitor, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group.

Call Moll Law Group About Your Claim

Trividia Health, Inc. has issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction about updated use instructions for TRUE METRIX Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System, TRUE METRIX AIR Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System, TRUE METRIX GO Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System, and TRUE METRIX PRO Professional Monitoring Blood Glucose System. Cobranded products sold under store or distribution partner names also have instructions that have been updated.

This is important because diabetics and others with blood sugar concerns may receive inappropriate readings. The recall is for a problem with the E-5 error code and the user instructions in the messages portion of the owner’s instructions for use. The meter shows the same E-5 error code for both very high blood glucose events and when there is a test strip error.

Continue reading →

Recently, Bayer recalled 6 mL size Afrin Original Nasal Spray bottles because of the danger they pose to cause severe injury or illness from child poisoning. The bottles violate the mandatory standard for child-resistant packaging. The sprays contain an imidazoline; under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, this substance must be placed in child-resistant packaging or meet label requirements for noncompliant packaging. If your child was injuries by one of the recalled Afrin nasal sprays, you may be able to recover damages. To determine whether you have a viable claim, you should call the experienced product liability attorneys of the Chicago-based Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases around the country with which we’ve been involved.

Call Moll Law Group About Your Claim

Only the 6 mL bottles of Afrin nasal spray are affected by the recall. The recall applies to around 786,100 bottles. They were sold between September 2024 to April 2026 for $7 – $9 at convenience stores and travel hubs, such as airports. The problem with the noncompliant packaging of the 6 mL nasal spray is that it isn’t child resistant and it also doesn’t carry a required labeling statement. These problems present a risk of serious injury or illness if a child swallows the contents of the bottles.

Affected by the recall are unexpired 6 mL (travel-size) bottles of Travel Size Afrin Original Nasal Spray from Lot numbers 230361, 240822, 241198, 250066, 250152, 250646, and 250831. The containers have “Afrin® Original Nasal Spray” and “1/5 FL OZ (6 mL)” printed on a label that is on the front of the bottle. This is a six-digit number, after which is the expiration date in the format of “YYYYMMM.”

Continue reading →

On April 30, 2026, 5.8 million Thermos Stainless King 3000 and 3020 Food Jars and 2.3 million Thermos Sportsman 3010 Food & Beverage Bottles were recalled by the manufacturer. They are dangerous because when perishable beverages and food are stored inside them for a long period and then opened, the stopper may forcefully eject, which can result in serious injuries, including the danger of lacerations, to a consumer. If you were injured by one of the affected Thermos jars or bottles, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability attorneys to see whether you have a viable claim. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved around the nation.

Call Moll Law Group About Your Thermos Claim

Thermos has gotten 27 reports of consumers who were hit by a forcefully ejected stopper when the jar or bottle was opened. In some cases, the laceration or impact injuries necessitated medical attention. Three people experienced permanent vision loss after being hit in the eye by the stopper.

The bottles and jars were sold at Walmart, Target, and other retail stores around the country around March 2008 and July 2024. Additionally, they were sold in the same time frames on Amazon.com, Thermos.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com.

Continue reading →

Sizing catheters, made in many different lengths and configurations, are used to address a range of patients’ angiographic procedures, aortic interventions, peripheral interventions and vascular interventions. These catheters have marker bands that are used to appropriately orient the catheter within a patient’s body. The tips come in “straight,” “PIG,” and “VCF,” and the catheters can be up to 100 cm. Recently, the manufacturer Cook Medical sent a letter to impacted customers that recommended specific sizing catheters be removed from their sales point or site of usage. The affected catheters are the Centimeter Sizing Catheters, the Aurous Centimeter Sizing Catheters, and the Beacon Tip Centimeter Sizing Catheters. Cook Medical has advised that the affected sizing catheters should not be used. The FDA has since issued a recall. If you or a loved one was injured by a sizing catheter, call the seasoned Chicago-based lawyers of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved around the nation.

Call Moll Law Group About Your Sizing Catheter Claim

On April 2, Cook Medical sent out a letter to tell affected customers that they should examine their inventory to figure out whether they had affected products and quarantine those affected products that weren’t already used. The company had found that the marker bands on specific catheters could be at an increased risk of breaking or cracking.

Customers were also told not to distribute or use whatever was remaining of the affected products. Adverse events related to the sizing catheters can be reported to Cook Medical Customer Relations by phone at 800.457.4500 or 812.339.2235, Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 5:00pm (Eastern Time), or by email to: CustomerRelationsNA@CookMedical.com.

Continue reading →