When you purchase a product, do you expect that the product will harm you or members of your family in any way? When we purchase product, we expect the product to be safe for its intended use. Unfortunately, products can be defective – and result in innocent and unsuspecting consumers suffering harm. Were you harmed by a defective product? Was a member of your family harmed by a defective product? If you or your family were harmed in any way by a defective product that was negligently made available to consumers, you might have grounds to pursue a claim and recover monetary compensation.
If you or your family suffered harm as a result of a defective product, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible to learn more about your right to pursue a claim. You can trust the experts at Normandie Law Firm. The product liability lawyers at Normandie Law Firm have many years of experience handling a variety of claims, including defective product claims. Our lawyers have aggressively fought for the rights of countless clients and helped them to recover the compensation that they deserve. If you would like our lawyers to evaluate your claim and provide you with all the information that you need for a successful claim outcome, do not hesitate to contact our experts today.
About the Folding Patio Chair Recall
Rite Aid issued a recall (number 19-193) on August 29, 2019 affecting about 18,000 folding patio chair units. According the recall, the metal frame of the folding patio chair can bend creating a fall risk for the individual sitting on the chair. The fall risk also poses a risk of injury.
Two types of the folding patio chairs are including in the recall. The affected chairs can be identified by the following information:
- UPC 011822956628, item number 9043325-MMXIX in tan color
- UPC 011822952361, item number 9044998-MMXIX in gray color
The defective folding patio chairs were sold during a short span of a few months between February 2019 and June 2019; the products were sold for approximately $30 each online and in-store at Rite Aid locations nationwide.
There have been at least four incident reports in which the chair’s frame suddenly bended. The few injuries reported include bruising and at least one instance of laceration.
The recall recommends that consumers who own the defective folding chairs stop using them and return them to the store in exchange for a full refund.
If you own at least one of the defective patio chairs sold by Rite Aid and you or your family were harmed in any way, it is essential that you do not follow the recommendation of the recall. Instead of returning the defective chair for a refund, you should seek legal assistance immediately to explore the possibility of pursuing a claim against Rite Aid for the harm that you and your family suffered. If you would like to learn more about pursuing legal action against Rite Aid, contact our firm today.
Fall and Injury Risks due to Defective Folding Patio Chairs
Falling off a chair does not seem like something that could cause significant harm; however, it is possible for the parties who fall from a defective chair to suffer at least some sort of injuries. Some examples of the harm that could be suffered include head injuries, fractures, sprains, strains, lacerations, and bruises, for instance. Although the average person might only suffer minor harm after falling off a chair, people that are already at-risk of harm (e.g. people with medical conditions that make fractures more likely) can be severely harmed by simply falling off a patio chair. If you or your family suffered any type of harm in direct association of a defective product, you could pursue a claim against the company that made the defective product available for purchase.
What is Product Liability?
Product liability establishes that all companies have the duty to ensure that their products are completely safe to be used (as intended) by consumers. What does this duty of care mean? Since companies have a duty of care towards their consumers, they are responsible for testing their products, inspecting their products, identifying hazards, and addressing hazards all before making their products available for purchase. Companies must ensure that there aren’t any defects in the product’s design, labeling, or manufacturing, and that no harm could come from the proper use of their products. When companies make defective products available for consumers, they are breaching their duty of care and being negligent – this could make them liable for any and all harm that their consumers suffer as a direct result of their defective products.
Could I File a Product Liability Claim?
You could only file a product liability claim if you were directly harmed by a defective product. If the defect that caused your harm was associated with the product’s design, labeling, or manufacturing, you will have grounds to pursue a claim. Without a doubt, it can sometimes be difficult to understand whether you have the right to take legal action – especially considering how quick it is to place the blame on something that you could have done differently. However, as consumers, we generally trust that the products that we purchase are safe to be used. If you were harmed by a defective product, you should never blame yourself – the company is to blame for failing to ensure that the product was safe for consumers. You have the right to sue for the harm that you suffered.
Could I Recover Compensation if I was injured by a Defective Product?
If you were harmed by a defective product, you could be eligible to receive compensation. You could recover compensation for some of the following:
The type (and amount) of compensation that you are eligible to receive will always depend on the specific details of your claim. To gain a thorough understanding of the compensation that you might be eligible to recover after being harmed by a defective product, such as the defective folding patio chairs sold by Rite Aid, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance immediately. Our lawyers will always fight for your right to recover the compensation that you deserve.
Important Steps after Injuries Caused by Defective Products
If you or a member of your family suffered any harm as a direct result of a defective product, such as the defective folding patio chairs recalled by Rite Aid, it is essential that you follow the appropriate steps to ensure that you can pursue a claim. Even if you are not immediately thinking about pursuing a claim, you should follow these steps:
If you would like to learn more about the different steps that you should take to increase the likelihood of being able to pursue a successful product liability claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the defective product experts at our law firm immediately. Our product liability attorneys are ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to hold Rite Aid accountable for failing to ensure that their products were safe for consumers.
Product Liability and Statutes of Limitations
Although you have the right to file a product liability claim, you could lose your right to sue if you fail to take legal action within the appropriate length of time. Are all claims subject to deadlines? All claims, including product liability claims are subject to statutes of limitations – a statute of limitations determines the length of time that claimants have to file their lawsuits. If claimants do not file within the time established by the specific statute of limitations that applies to your claim, they will lose their right to sue.
What statute of limitations applies to your claim? In general, the deadline that applies to claims depends on the type of claim being pursued. In California, product liability claims are typically subject to a statute of limitations of two years; therefore, the parties affected by defective products will only have two years to pursue and file their claims. As mentioned above, failing to file within the statute of limitations can result in losing the right to sue. Although the statute of limitations establishes a strict deadline, exceptions could apply, resulting in a tolled statute, for instance. Because understanding the statute of limitations is such an important part of taking legal action for the harm that you suffered, you should always discuss the deadline that applies to your claim with an experienced attorney.
For more information regarding the statute of limitations that could apply to your claim, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with the experts at Normandie Law Firm at your earliest convenience.
Seek the Expertise of the Product Liability Lawyers at Normandie Law Firm
Were you or your family harmed as a direct result of a defective product? If so, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible – as you might have grounds to pursue a claim. Although companies have the responsibility to ensure that their products are completely safe for their consumers, many companies negligently make defective products available for purchase. If you were harmed as a direct result of a defective product, it is essential that you seek legal assistance and start working towards holding the company liable for the harm that you suffered because of their defective products. At our firm, we believe that all companies should be held accountable for the harm to which they negligently subject their consumers. We have many years of experience handling product liability claims and helping victims recover compensation for the harm caused by defective products. If you would like our experts to evaluate your claim and help you gain a better understanding of your right to take legal action against Rite Aid for the harm that you suffered due to their defective folding patio chairs, do not hesitate to contact our law firm as soon as possible.
When you contact our firm, you will find that we offer free legal services that include free consultations and free second opinions. How could you benefit from our free consultations or free second opinions? During our free consultations and free second opinions, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns – whether you are interested in starting or continuing your claim. Our lawyers will focus on providing you with all the information that you need to ensure that your claim is on the right track towards a successful outcome. Are you ready benefit from our free legal services? If so, do not hesitate to contact our firm immediately. We are ready to provide you with the assistance that you need to pursue a product liability claim against Rite Aid.
Our free legal services are available as part of our Zero-Fee guarantee. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Our firm is also based on a contingency structure. This means that you will not be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome – if you do not win, you will not pay anything. Are you ready to discuss the possibility of suing Rite Aid for the harm you suffered due to their defective product? If so, contact Normandie Law Firm today.
