Baby Products Are Facing All Kinds Of Product Liability Lawsuits In Texas
Texas seems to be dealing with an influx of product liability lawsuits involving baby products. This situation can seem quite shocking to consumers, as parents are rightly concerned about the safety of their infants. These lawsuits also have a much stronger chance of damaging a company’s reputation, since the victims are completely defenseless. Courts (and especially juries) are also much more likely to hold companies to a higher standard when it comes to baby products for obvious reasons.
All of this means that it’s incredibly important to work with a team of qualified, experienced product liability defense attorneys in Texas if your company is dealing with one of these lawsuits. The optics of a harmful baby product have the potential to completely destroy your business if you’re not careful, and that’s why you need to push back in court in the most efficient way possible. If you can prove that your products are actually safe, then your company can continue to contribute to the Texas economy in a meaningful way.
Baby Formula Recall in Texas
On February 28th, it was reported that a considerable amount of baby formula was being hastily pulled off shelves after it had become clear that certain brands were causing infant illness. While only five cases of infant illness were reported, it was enough to make millions of parents wary across Texas and many other states. Specifically, there were consumer complaints of Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella Newport infections among infants who had consumed these products. The culprit was apparently a company called Abbott Nutrition, and all of the tainted baby formula had originated from a Michigan facility.
The specific brands facing a recall were Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare. The FDA has been continuously adding more products to the list, and baby formula shelves are now looking quite empty across Texas. Unfortunately, at least two infants have died due to these products, and five infants have been hospitalized.
Parents Are Now Struggling to Find Baby Formula
These product recalls are combining with pervasive supply chain issues, making it very difficult for parents to actually get their hands on baby formula in Texas. In late February, it was reported that numerous mothers who were depending on baby formula were struggling to find enough to feed their infants. This shows how manufacturing companies can place tremendous stress on communities when they face sudden, unexpected legal battles.
Baby Powder Lawsuits Continue
In the midst of all of this, Johnson & Johnson continues to deal with its own lawsuit over baby powder that allegedly causes cancer. It seems as though babies in the modern era are facing a wide range of threats from seemingly innocuous products.
Enlist the Help of a Qualified Attorney Today
The skilled Brownsville product liability defense lawyers at Colvin, Saenz, Rodriguez & Kennamer, L.L.P. are prepared to work on your behalf today. Over the years, we have assisted numerous companies in the Lone Star State as they fight product liability lawsuits in a confident, effective manner. Book your consultation today, and we can immediately start working on various defense strategies that can help your company survive this legal battle.
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