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Type of Injury
2nd and 3rd-degree chemical burns after applying essential oils and going tanning. – Personal Injury Related to Product Liability
Incident Details & Facts
The client applied an essential oil blend marketed to women who have cramps. She applied it to her stomach and back. Several hours later she went to the tanning salon to get ready for her brother’s wedding. Immediately after her tanning session and over the next 24 hours she had blisters, that started oozing and peeling. She was in lots of pain and went to the ER.
Case Details & Why They Needed a Lawyer
- The company that sells these essential oils claims no liability and they do not believe that her claim is worth paying, because her medical expenses are less than 5K. They fail to see their fault in this and business practices are what needs to change and why the case is valuable.
- What they did was fail to design a safe product (when there was a safer version of their product – that is not phototoxic).
- They failed to put a warning on the product to avoid UV rays.
- The big takeaway on this case is to not let big companies with deep pockets get away with avoiding paying your claim. If a company doesn’t have to answer to anyone or they are not regulated it can influence many more people than who was originally injured.
- The goal of a product liability case is to also prevent future injuries or harm that are the result of faulty labeling or a faulty product.
Case Results
This case is ongoing and we have not completed a settlement or verdict yet.
What to Expect in a Consultation with Johnson | Livingston?
We take each case seriously. During your free consultation, you can count on us to listen to your story, take notes, and ask you questions about how your life has been impacted. You can also count on us to communicate in ways that are not overwhelming or to use lawyer jargon.
- Review What Happened to You
- Review Current Steps and Progress
- Discuss Life Changes & Impact of Case
- Give You a Chance to Ask Questions
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