The Subrogation Strategist

In subrogation cases where the insured’s damages were caused by a defective product, the fact that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a warning about the product at issue may help to establish that the product was defective when it left the manufacturer’s possession and control. On March 13, 2025, the CPSC issued a warning urging consumers to “Immediately Stop Using O3waterworks-branded Sanitizing Home Spray Bottles with Lithium-Ion Batteries Due to Fire Hazard.” According the CPSC, “[t]he lithium-ion battery inside the bottle can overheat, posing ... Continue Reading