by John O'Toole | Jul 16, 2015 | Products Liability
When you attend a Chicago Cubs or White Sox’s game, you should understand that if you are struck by a ball or part of a broken bat, you cannot sue the team or major league baseball for any aspect of the injury. This would include a severe injury that could...
by John O'Toole | Jul 10, 2015 | Products Liability
Class action lawsuits are often misunderstood. Most people have little involvement in a case, even if they are considered within the “class,” and it may be difficult to understand why a case can settle for millions of dollars, and yet most class members...
by John O'Toole | May 7, 2015 | Products Liability
Class actions are important as a litigation tool to vindicate the rights of consumers, workers and others. They also perform a significant regulatory function. Lawsuits can be brought by individuals working together to uncover and stop harmful actions or deceptive...
by John O'Toole | Apr 10, 2015 | Products Liability
It is ironic that when we discuss autonomous cars, what we are actually talking about is a vehicle that is incredibly connected to its environment. In order to allow for autonomy, the car must be “networked” to communicate with the road, other vehicles and...
by John O'Toole | Mar 6, 2015 | Products Liability
Product liability cases are often the subject class actions, because in the U.S. today, much of the consumer products we buy in the marketplace are manufactured, produced or distributed by large corporate entities. This means that when one person suffers harm, often...
by John O'Toole | Dec 24, 2014 | Products Liability
Carmel apples used to be a traditional fall treat, made a home as autumn brought about the apple harvest. Most people lack the time or wish to avoid the mess of making such items on their own. The grab some at the grocery store, typically packaged and ready to eat....
