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When defective products cause large numbers of injuries, plaintiffs can combine their cases into what is known as a class action in civil court. These claims benefit from the combined evidence and testimony of injured parties seeking accountability and compensation. If you were harmed by a defective product, you can work with a Naples defective product class action lawyer at Spangenberg Shibley & Liber to get the justice you deserve for your injuries.
Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLC represents injured parties seeking compensation through class action court claims. We understand the complexities of these cases and how to build strong claims that lead to large settlements or court verdicts. Whether you were hurt by a defective power mower in Naples Park or injured by a faulty car seat buckle while driving through Pine Ridge, our knowledgeable Naples attorneys understand how to build FL class action claims.
When you work with our law firm, you gain representation from a legal team that has stood by those who have been harmed and injured by negligent individuals and groups since 1946. In the decades since, we have secured more than $1 billion* for the people we represent through focused settlement negotiations and litigation. However, past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits.
We are more than ready to take cases to trial when necessary, and we do not settle for less than what our clients are owed. Our track record of success has earned our law firm numerous awards from The National Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and other prominent legal groups. Keep in mind that awards and recognition are not guarantees of future results. Selection criteria vary by organization.
In the first several months of 2025, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission requested seizures of over 750,000 products over accusations of consumer product violations. When defective products cause harm to a group of individuals, a class action claim can consolidate those cases into one court filing. These cases can involve dangerous consumer products, defective medical devices, household appliances, and other products.
Stories about defective products often make the news. On July 30, 2026, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Galanz announced the recall of more than 121,600 retro-style refrigerators after the products were linked to 34 reported fires, including one that resulted in a fatality. Large-scale recalls may be followed by civil claims filed by people who were injured by those products.
In July 2026, Johnson & Johnson agreed to pay a $5.5 billion settlement for about 76,000 civil claims that allege the company’s talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The settlement could resolve all claims if 95% accept the offer. Depending upon the specifics of a case, claims could allege that a product contained a design defect, manufacturing defect, or inadequate warnings. A class action claim provides an efficient way for claimants to pursue compensation.
Consumer products are associated with an estimated 12.7 million injuries treated in US hospital emergency departments each year. Defective products can cause a wide range of serious injuries. Faulty consumer goods can also cause burns, lacerations, fractures, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or amputations.
Defective medical devices and prescription drugs can cause internal injuries and other potentially life-threatening complications. Motor vehicle defects may contribute to collisions that cause disabilities or fatalities.
In some cases, exposure to defective products may lead to chronic illnesses that require years of future medical treatment. When products cause preventable harm, injured consumers may have legal grounds for pursuing compensation.
Multiple parties may be liable when a defective product causes injuries. In some cases, the manufacturer that designed or produced the product may be listed as the primary defendant, especially when the injuries result from flaws in the design or manufacturing process. Companies that assemble products or supply defective components may be liable in these cases.
If a product lacked adequate warnings or instructions, the business responsible for its marketing and labeling may be at fault for the harm it caused. Establishing who the defendant or defendants are in a case requires a careful examination of how the product was designed, tested, marketed, and sold.
A class action civil court claim allows multiple parties to seek compensation for harm they suffered from a defective product. Before a case is filed in court, an attorney or team of lawyers can speak with individual claimants to understand the harm they suffered. That can determine how much compensation the legal team seeks and which specific damages are listed in the court claim.
Compensation could address future medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, and other financial losses tied to the injury. Injured consumers may also recover damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability, disfigurement, and diminished quality of life.
In some cases, compensation may include the cost of repairing or replacing damaged property. The amount available to each claimant depends on the severity of the injuries, the evidence supporting the claim, and the terms of any settlement or court judgment.
Class action claims are complex and require support from a defective product class action attorney who understands product class action laws and how to manage a complex product class action case. With a single defective product, there may be many people who have been seriously hurt.
If you are one of multiple individuals who suffered harm due to a product, the decision to hire a defective product class action lawyer can protect your eligibility to pursue the compensation that you are owed. Working with a lawyer streamlines the compensation process.
Your lawyer can explain how a class action claim works and how much compensation you may be owed. Combining a claim into one class action filing can provide a more efficient means for addressing the harm many people have suffered due to a defective product.
A: A product may be considered defective when it contains a design flaw, manufacturing defect, or inadequate warnings that make it unreasonably dangerous when used as intended. To pursue compensation, an injured consumer would need to work with an attorney to show that there was a flaw that should have been addressed and wasn’t, which led to their injury
A: The amount of money that someone can receive from a defective product class action claim varies widely, so there is no standard amount. The value of a claim depends on factors such as the severity of the injury and the financial losses someone suffered due to the injury. Medical expenses, lost income, and emotional harm are all potential damages that could be included in a class action claim.
A: Defective products may include dangerous and defective:
A product may be defective because of its design, the way it was manufactured, or inadequate warnings about known risks. High-profile civil claims often make the news and may involve well-known companies that are accused of manufacturing harmful products. Consider working with a class action lawyer to pursue the full compensation you deserve for your injuries.
A: To prove a product was defective, you must show that a flaw existed when it left the manufacturer, that you used the product correctly, and that the defect directly caused your injury or financial loss.
It can be hard to prove a product was defective yourself, but an experienced injury lawyer who has managed similar types of claims before can provide assistance. When multiple parties suffer harm due to a defective product, consider hiring a class action lawyer.
A: A class action civil claim may be appropriate when a defective product harms multiple consumers in similar ways. Rather than flooding the courts with dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of claims, a class action claim solidifies all outstanding incidents into one court filing. This promotes efficiency and makes the case more practical for individuals who have more modest damages to pursue.
When a defective product causes serious injuries, you should not have to bear the financial and personal consequences yourself. Spangenberg Shibley & Liber represents individuals and families harmed by dangerous products and has recovered more than $1 billion* for injured clients since 1946. However, past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits.
Whether your case involves a defective medical device, prescription drug, vehicle component, or any other type of consumer product, our team is prepared to pursue the compensation you deserve. Contact us to discuss your legal options and learn how we can help hold negligent manufacturers accountable.
*Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits. Awards and recognition are not guarantees of future results.
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