The Mukerji Law Firm, P.C. is currently accepting cases in which individuals have been burned or killed due to a Blair Robe catching fire. If you have suffered, or know a loved one who has suffered such a serious injury or death while wearing the Blair robe, you may be entitled to just compensation. You can speak to a Blair Robe Lawyer at The Mukerji Law Firm, P.C. about your case by calling toll free at 888-890-7290.
PRODUCT: Women's robes and other garments sold by Blair LLC of Warren, Pa. in Blair catalogs, online and at Blair stores in Warren, Pa.; Grove City, Pa.; and Wilmington, Del., from July 2000 through April 2007. The products are all made by A-One Textile & Towel, of Karachi, Pakistan.
HOW MANY: About 300,000 garments, including the full-length women's chenille robes, women's chenille jackets, women's chenille lounge jackets, and women's chenille tops.
WHY: Some of the products failed to meet federal flammability standards and present a risk of serious burns if the garments are exposed to an open flame. Blair initially recalled about 162,000 garments in April 2009 after the company learned of three robes catching on fire, including one report of second-degree burns. Since the April recall announcement, Blair received nine reports of deaths involving the originally recalled robes. Most occurred when the victims were cooking, the Consumer Products Safety Commission said.
Strict Liability
Products liability claims can be based on negligence, strict liability, or breach of warranty of fitness depending on the jurisdiction where the claim is based.
Product Liability is generally considered a strict liability offense. Strict liability cases do not depend on what degree of carefulness a wrongdoer took. It is not relevant whether the manufacturer or supplier exercised great care; if there is a defect in the product that causes harm, he will be liable for it.
According to the recall announcement by the Consumer Safety Product Commission, some of the recalled robes failed to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame.
The products that Blair manufactured and sold to its customers were dangerous and defective and Blair is strictly liable for any injuries and deaths caused by their robes.
Compensation for Loss
In a Blair robe lawsuit involving injury or wrongful death, a victim or his/her family may be entitled to compensation for the following:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral expenses
- Lost income and loss of earning capacity
- Loss of care and companionship (Loss of consortium)
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Cost of care
- Disability
- Disfigurement
Protecting Your Rights — Contact Attorney Sam K. Mukerji
For a free consultation with The Mukerji Law Firm, P.C. or if you have questions about a potential Blair Robe lawsuit, call 888-890-7290, send us an email, or fill out or online form. Our principle office is in Houston, Texas but we are currently accepting cases throughout the United States.
