I Went To Purchase A Ladder for My Home and Was Told By the Catalog Agent That It Was Unavailable Due To Safety Failures Resulting In Catastrophic Injuries and Death
As a practicing Pennsylvania product liability lawyer since 1979, I have handled many product liability lawsuits involving defective ladders where someone has fallen or sustained a catastrophic injury or death. Recently I attempted to purchase what I considered to be a nice looking and somewhat fancy mahogany three step pantry ladder from a catalog. My wife insisted that this was the one she wanted for her walk-in closet and was told by the manufacturer that it had just been discontinued, and they stopped selling it due to a track record of serious injuries.
I pressed the sales agent and he told me that many people had sustained serious injuries and the company was being sued as a result. While I supported the owner of the catalog for failing to sell the product once he knew it was dangerous, my thoughts then jumped to the people who were not so lucky and had fallen and sustained serious injuries. As an experienced Pennsylvania products liability lawyer, I know that ladder injuries are quite frequent and when they happen the results are often devastating. Many ladders have been recalled and to sell a ladder with defects is the ultimate neglect of corporate responsibility.
The Consumer Product Safety Act requires that ladder manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers report to the CPSC within 24 hours of obtaining information that supports a conclusion that a ladder does not comply with safety rules or contains a serious defect which can create a substantial risk of injury to the public or presents an unreasonable risk of serious injury.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to a defective ladder, one that was not recalled properly, it is important that you contact an experienced Pennsylvania product liability lawyer who has handled defective ladder cases. For a free, no obligation consultation contact us online at www.reiffandbily.com or toll free at 1-800-421-9595.
