Dangerous Foreign Products Press Releases 

Washington, D.C.—Unforeseen hazards are still finding their way into toys despite recently improved safety standards, illustrating the need for a strong civil justice system that protects children and holds negligent manufacturers accountable, according to a new report released today by the American Association for Justice (AAJ).

Washington, DC – Legislation reported out of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today will make it easier to hold foreign manufacturers accountable for the safety of their products in the U.S. legal system. 

Washington, DC—The American Association for Justice (AAJ) today called for quick passage of the Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act (S. 1606 / H.R.4678), as the U.S. House Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection today hears oral testimony on the legislation.

Washington D.C.—As the fallout from Toyota’s sudden acceleration fiasco continues, a new report released today by the American Association for Justice (AAJ) illustrates how similar vehicle design defects, when brought to light by the civil justice system, have spurred innovations in auto safety.

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. District Court Judge Eldon Fallon ruled seven families are entitled to a combined total of $2.6 million for the damage Chinese drywall, made by Taishan Gypsum, had done to their homes.  Unfortunately, Taishan Gypsum, a company owned by the Chinese government, has repeatedly failed to respond to the case.

Washington, DC—Eighty-three percent (312) of the 377 recalls announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in 2009 were from foreign manufacturers, according to an analysis by the American Association for Justice (AAJ). 

Washington, DC – After tomorrow, those who find hazardous Chinese drywall manufactured by Knauf Plasterboard (Tianjin) in their homes will have little legal recourse, underscoring why Congress must pass legislation that more easily allows Americans to hold foreign corporations accountable.

Attached is W.A.T.C.H.’s (World Against Toys Causing Harm) annual “Ten Worst Toys” list, released today at a press event in Boston.  W.A.T.C.H. is made up of American Association for Justice (AAJ) members Edward and James Swartz.  According to a brief analysis prepared by AAJ, a large majority of products—85 percent— recalled so far this year by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) were produced in foreign countries. 

Washington, DC—Foreign manufacturers easily evade responsibility and accountability for producing hazardous products which can cost consumers and other third parties billions of dollars for a single product sold in the United States according to new analyses to be released Friday.

New Data Illustrates Enormous Costs Associated with Dangerous Products
When:  Friday, November 14, 2008, 9 am – 2 pm (lunch provided)
Where:  American University Washington College of Law
               4801 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Room 603
What:   Release of research, panel discussion

Washington, DC—Consumers who have been tragically harmed by dangerous products secured their right to hold irresponsible corporations accountable, under legislation expected to pass the House of Representatives this evening.

Washington, DC—Legislation being considered today by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law would make it easier to hold foreign manufacturers accountable when their products injure or even kill Americans.

Washington, DC—More than 13 million foreign-manufactured toys have been recalled in the past two months, with the latest the Chinese-manufactured “Aqua-Dots,” recalled last week because it contains a chemical that converts into the date rape drug GHB when ingested.

Washington, DC—Failing to protect the safety and health of America’s children, Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chair Nancy Nord should immediately resign, the American Association for Justice said today.

Washington, DC—The American Association for Justice (AAJ) today urged the U.S. Senate to stop President Bush’s nomination of long-time anti-consumer shill Michael Baroody to head the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the federal government’s chief consumer protection agency. The U.S. Senate will hold the nomination hearing on May 3rd.