Consumers rely on manufacturers and retailers to deliver products that are safe and properly labeled. We represent clients in Harlingen, San Antonio, and across South Texas who have suffered injury or loss due to dangerous or defective products—including pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, household devices, and dietary supplements. Our experienced legal team helps hold corporations accountable and pursues the compensation you deserve for medical bills, loss of income, and pain and suffering.
Top 10 Product Liability Cases
Here are the 10 most famous products with major personal injury lawsuits since 2005:
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Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder
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Monsanto/Bayer Roundup Weed Killer
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Automotive Airbags and Ignition Switches (GM, Toyota, Takata)
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Transvaginal Mesh Implants
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Zantac (ranitidine) Heartburn Medication
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Blitz Gas Cans
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Silicone Breast Implants (Dow Corning)
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Children’s Drop-side Cribs and Toys
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Pressure Cookers and Household Appliances (Instant Pot)
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Kratom and other supplements
Each of these lawsuits resulted in multimillion-dollar verdicts or settlements due to defects, inadequate warnings, or improper testing.
Supplements
Kratom
Kratom, an herbal supplement promoted for pain relief, energy, and anxiety, has come under legal scrutiny following reports of heart complications, addiction, and deaths. Many kratom products were marketed without proper safety warnings and sometimes contained dangerous contaminants. Recent lawsuits in Texas and nationwide accuse manufacturers of failing to properly disclose risks and unregulated manufacturing. If you or a loved one has suffered harm from kratom, consulting a product liability attorney is essential to pursue recovery.
Key issues in Kratom lawsuits:
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Cardiac arrhythmia, addiction, death linked to inadequate warnings.
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Actions based on strict liability, design/manufacturing defect, and failure to warn claims.
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The FDA’s increasing scrutiny adds legitimacy for injury claims, augmenting attorney strategies in Harlingen and San Antonio.
Other Notable Supplements
Other supplements—such as herbal weight-loss pills, CBD oil, protein powders, and testosterone boosters—are also frequently cited in product injury lawsuits, generally due to contamination, undeclared ingredients, or misleading safety claims.
Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
Zantac
Zantac lawsuits allege the popular medication contained a carcinogen (NDMA) and caused cancer. In 2024, GlaxoSmithKline settled $2.2 billion for these claims, with ongoing lawsuits against other pharmaceutical giants.
Transvaginal Mesh
Transvaginal mesh, designed to treat pelvic organ prolapse, has caused severe complications for thousands of women including pain, infection, and organ damage, leading to widespread recalls and settlements.
Silicone Breast Implants
Dow Corning’s silicone implants led to thousands of injury claims for rupture, leakage, and autoimmune diseases. The $3.2 billion settlement marked a pivotal moment in medical device litigation.
Automotive Defects
Takata Airbags & GM Ignition Switches
Takata airbags and General Motors ignition switches both led to injuries and deaths from faulty components. GM settled claims over ignition switches and Takata’s bankruptcy followed the recall of millions of defective airbags.
SUV and Fuel System Failures
GM diesel vehicle fuel pump defects caused accidents, leading to recalls and a $35 million settlement for affected drivers in 2024.
Children’s Products
Drop-side Cribs & Toxic Toys
Drop-side cribs were banned after numerous infant deaths and injuries from design failures. Lead-contaminated toys manufactured overseas created choking hazards and toxic exposure, resulting in dozens of recalls and legal claims.
Household Appliances & Miscellaneous
Pressure Cookers
“Instant Pot”-style pressure cookers have exploded during use, causing burns and leading to mass tort actions and significant settlements.
Blitz Gas Cans
Defective plastic gas cans by Blitz exploded, causing fires, burns, and fatalities, forcing the company into bankruptcy after dozens of lawsuits.
Vape Pens & E-cigarettes
Battery explosions and fires from e-cigarette devices have sparked growing product liability litigation.
How We Advocate for Our Clients
Our attorneys have extensive experience litigating product liability cases in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive parts, children’s products, household appliances, supplements, and miscellaneous consumer goods. Cases are built using medical records, expert testimony, product recalls, and federal safety reports.
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We handle all communication with manufacturers and insurers.
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Our fee structure is contingency-based—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation.
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We serve Spanish and English-speaking communities throughout South Texas.
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Our team coordinates with national MDL/class action panels for broad-impact cases.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
If you’ve been hurt by a defective product in Harlingen, San Antonio, or anywhere in South Texas, contact our team for a free confidential evaluation. We’ll help you understand your rights, navigate the legal system, and put you on the path to recovery and accountability.
