Defective Products

Not all products that are put on the market are safe.

Oftentimes safety concerns aren’t recognized until after people start using the product. Sometimes those safety concerns come out years or decades after the product is first sold to consumers.

When people are injured due to defective products and the negligence of big corporations, the product liability lawyers and attorneys at Schmidt National Law Group are ready to fight for the justice those consumers deserve. 

Schmidt National Law Group has been defending consumers injured by defective products in product liability lawsuits for more than 30 years. We’re involved in litigation against some of the biggest corporations in the world, including:

Page updated on 12/02/2025.

February 27, 2024
Lead Tainted Applesauce

Investigation of Lead Tainted Applesauce Pouches

February 27, 2024 —In recent months, an alarming discovery has been made regarding lead contamination in applesauce pouches. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has […]
January 3, 2024
Nutramigen Powder Recall

Consumer Warning – Nutramigen Baby Food Recall.

January 3, 2024 — In a recent development, Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition has issued a voluntary recall of certain batches of Nutramigen Powder, a specialty infant formula […]
February 8, 2023

Health Canada May Investigate Hair Straighteners Linked to Cancer

New Study: Hair Relaxer Products May Cause Cancer CANADIAN CONSUMER ALERT: February 8, 2023 – In a recent U.S. study released by the Journal of the […]
April 29, 2022

Similac Cronobacter Recall | Lawsuit Claims Starting

RECALL ALERT: Baby Formula April 29, 2022 – San Diego, CA.  News from both the Centers for Disease Control and the FDA has alerted parents to […]
December 21, 2021

Common Questions & Answers on Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

Infant Formula NEC Lawsuit FAQ Parents who have babies diagnosed with NEC (necrotizing enterocolitis) face tough decisions and many have questions about this disease, therefore we’ve created […]
December 16, 2021

Apple Watch Facing Class Action Lawsuit for Defective Design

December 16, 2021 – San Diego, CA.  Apple was recently served with a class action lawsuit in California for an alleged design defect that some claim […]
September 29, 2021

Cow-milk Based Formulas for Premature Babies in Canada Linked to Necrotizing Enterocolitis

September 29, 2021 –  The Canadian Preterm Birth Network estimates that there are more than 25,000 babies born prematurely in Canada each year.  Other sources say […]
August 9, 2021

Cow-milk Based Formulas for Premature Babies Linked to Necrotizing Enterocolitis

New Study Links Formula to Intestinal Injuries August 9, 2021 – San Diego, CA.  The March of Dimes estimates that there are more than 380,000 babies […]
August 3, 2021
Philips V60 ventilators Recall

Philips Respironics Recalls V60 and V60 Plus Ventilators – FDA Class I Recall

August 3, 2021 – A medical device recall has been issued by Philips Respironics in the U.S. for two of its ventilator products, the V60 and […]
July 28, 2021
Neutrogena Benzene recall warning

Dangerous Levels of Cancer-causing Benzene found in Sunscreen

RECALL ALERT: Aerosol Sunscreen Linked to Cancer January 22, 2024 –J&J Must Face Lawsuit over Sunscreen Benzene Contamination The most recent personal injury lawsuit for Johnson […]
July 15, 2021
Railroad FELA settlement claims

Railroad Workers May Develop Parkinson’s from Right of Way Management

Right of Way Management Uses Dangerous Chemicals Linked to Parkinson’s Vegetation management along America’s train tracks isn’t a subject of much interest to most people, however […]
July 12, 2021

U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Report on Baby Food Contamination.

Baby Food Recall Alert: Heavy Metal Contamination Attention: The Schmidt National Law Group is no longer accepting these cases. Gerber, a prominent baby food manufacturer, finds itself […]
February 17, 2021

Paraquat Studies show links to Parkinson’s disease

Recent studies in both European counties and in America have many asking if this widely used chemical used to kill weeds is toxic and linked to […]
August 3, 2020

Judge Rules in Talc Case

Talcum Powder Claimants get Favorable Ruling from Judge Johnson & Johnson to Pay $700 Million to Settle Talc Investigation January 8, 2024 — In a major […]
January 16, 2020
e-cigarette pods

Study: E-cigarettes may contain dangerous toxins

Harvard researchers find lung-damaging toxin in Juul e-cigarette pods A new study out of Harvard University found potentially dangerous levels of the microbial toxin glucan in […]
January 3, 2020
vaping lawsuit

FDA Bans Fruit and Mint E-Cigarette Flavors

Agency’s crackdown highlights health dangers of e-cigarette flavors After months of pressure from lawmakers and public health advocates, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration officially banned […]
December 4, 2019
Allergan class action

Lawsuit: Allergan Hid Breast Implant Cancer Risks

Class Action Claims Allergan ‘Buried’ Injury Reports to Hide Breast Implant Cancer Risks A new class action in Michigan federal court accuses pharmaceutical company Allergan of […]
November 6, 2019
breast implant black box warning

Breast Implants to Get New Black Box Warning

FDA Wants Stronger Warnings On Breast Implants Over Cancer Risks In the wake of the Allergan breast implant recall last summer, the U.S. Food and Drug […]
October 9, 2019
allergan breast implant cancer lawsuit

Global Recall of Textured Breast Implants Sparks Class Action Lawsuits

Plaintiffs in Breast Implant Cancer Lawsuits Want Cases Consolidated in Tennessee Plaintiffs in three suits accusing Allergan of failing to disclose a link between its Biocell […]
October 8, 2019
e-cigarettes linked to cancer

New Study Links Vaping Nicotine to Cancer in Mice

It is the first study to tie vaping to cancer A new study shows e-cigarette vapor causes lung cancer and potentially bladder cancer in mice, CNBC […]
September 24, 2019
senators call for e-cigarette ban

Lawmakers Call for E-cigarette Ban

Group of U.S. Senators Want Pod- and Cartridge-based E-Cigs Taken off Market A group of U.S. senators want federal regulators to take all pod and cartridge-based […]
August 26, 2019
e-cigarette lawsuit

Are E-cigs Causing Mystery Lung Illnesses?

Health Officials Blame Mystery Lung Illnesses on E-cigarette Use Dozens of teens and adults around the country are being hospitalized with mysterious lung illnesses linked to […]
July 26, 2019

Allergan Breast Implant Recall

The Schmidt National Law Group is no longer accepting these cases. The maker of a popular breast implant is pulling its product from the market due […]
August 16, 2017

Talcum Powder | Ovarian Cancer Talc Lawsuits

Talcum Powder Manufacturer Pays Record High Settlements in Talc Lawsuit Decisions Attention: The Schmidt National Law Group is no longer accepting these cases. January 8, 2024 — […]