by Williams Cedar, LLC | Mar 28, 2023 | Product Liability Law
Gerald Williams and David Cedar, partners in Williams Cedar LLP, announced today that they have filed a lawsuit against Unilever United States, Inc. and others on behalf of Ashley Sites and Gabriel Yibale, who are seeking damages for the death of Elliana Yibale, the plaintiffs’ five-year-old daughter.
The lawsuit alleges that Elliana, who was born with congenital abnormalities and was immunocompromised, died due to exposure to dangerous bacteria that was found in a line of fabric treatments and home cleaning products under the product name “The Laundress.” These products were sold by the company of the same name from 2004 to 2019, when Unilever bought the company. Unilever continued to market The Laundress brand name until November 2022, when elevated levels of bacteria were found in these products, causing Unilever to recall the entire product line.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Dec 13, 2022 | Product Liability Law
Eight million cleaning products from The Laundress, Inc., have been recalled after it was discovered they may contain bacteria that is dangerous to people with weak immune systems or certain medical conditions. This recall affects a variety of different products from The Laundress, including laundry detergent, fabric softener, and others, which have been sold across the United States. Anyone with one of the affected products should dispose of them as soon as possible and contact the company for a full refund.
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Millions of people across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and the rest of the United States rely on heating oil to keep their homes warm during the winter. However, there is a downside to this form of heating, as there is always the risk of heating oil spills, which can both cause environmental harm and can be potentially hazardous to any people nearby. But what causes domestic heating oil spills, and what should you do if one happens in or near your home?
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Nov 23, 2022 | Civil Rights Law
Racial profiling is one of the most harmful practices that police can engage in, endangering the civil rights of millions of Americans. However, proving racial profiling can be difficult, in part because people do not recognize it when they see it. So, what exactly is racial profiling, and how can it be harmful to average people?
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by Williams Cedar, LLC | Nov 15, 2022 | Environmental Law, Personal Injury Law
A study recently released by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, and published in Environmental Pollution, has found that prenatal exposure to phthalates can lead to reduced lung function in children. This study found that these chemicals, which are in many consumer goods (including some given to children), can severely impact a child’s development, leading to long-term health problems. While heavily restricted, the phthalate use remains legal in the United States for some purposes.
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