More than two million baby cribs linked to suffocation deaths of infants were recalled by the CPSC and its Canadian counterpart. The hardware, which used to be metal was being made with plastic. When the plastic “hardware” would break causing the crib side to fall the baby if positioned by the side would get pulled down so his or her head and face would be stuck against the mattress side causing suffocation see the New York Times. The defective cribs were sold at big box merchandisers such as Walmart, Target and ToysrUs. We recently discussed defective baby strollers and defective pacifiers. In each defective product the defect was obvious and easily preventable. Question: For each crib how much did the manufacturer save using plastic hardware? My guess-under 2 dollars.
What to Do If an Insurance Adjuster Calls After a Car Accident
August 31, 2026
After a car accident, you may expect to hear from your doctor or auto repair shop. What you may not expect is a phone call from an insurance adjuster representing the other driver. The adjuster may sound friendly. They might ask how you’re feeling, request your version of
