Samsung Faces Its First Lawsuit for the Defective Battery in Galaxy Note 7
When it comes to consumers and their cell phones, people simply cannot help but thrive off of the excitement when a new device is released. Individuals everywhere rush to purchase the newest and latest piece of technology hoping to acquire new abilities each time they get their hands on a new phone. In the last few days, Samsung, which is known for their abilities of manufacturing phones that can finally compete with what an Apple IPhone has to offer, has recently left some of its customers unhappy, dissatisfied, and even injured.
Samsung recently received their first lawsuit for an injury caused by the Note 7 cell phone.
Personal injury lawyers nearby in Pittsburgh, PA share with you the news that has made headlines on ABC News WHAS 11. A significant amount of speculation has been placed on Samsung and their reasoning behind the rush for them to get their latest Galaxy Note 7 models onto the shelves of stores. Some individuals even believe they were attempting to get their product out before Apple dropped it newest device, the IPhone 7. Unfortunately, whether this is the case or not, their latest release now has them facing a lawsuit.
Samsung announced approximately two weeks ago that they were conducting a safety recall for certain Galaxy Note 7 phones and any consumer who had purchased one recently was urged to take theirs into their local store to exchange it or through the U.S. Note 7 Exchange Program. Unfortunately, one Florida man became the victim to a defective product before he had his chance to turn his phone in.
In the event you ever become injured by a defective or faulty product, you may be entitled to compensation for the pain and suffering you endured. You can contact a personal injury attorney at Goodrich and Associates, P.C. by calling 412-261-4663.
Samsung has been notified of 92 cases where burns and other destruction has occurs because of the Note 7 defect.
According to the news reports, the man who filed the first personal injury lawsuit against Samsung acknowledges in the suit that “the phone was in his right pocket on September 9 when it exploded, causing “severe burns” to his leg, leaving him “in shock and extreme pain due to his injuries.” Samsung has received notification of 92 accounts where batteries in the phone were overheating and among those included, “26 reports of burns and 55 reports of property damage, including fires in cares and a garage.” The man filing the lawsuit is seeking approximately $15,000 for his damages, however, Samsung has yet to comment on the incident.
When a company manufactures a product and allows it to finds its way onto store shelves knowing it isn’t safe for consumers to use for its intended purpose, they can then be held liable for the injuries brought on. While we don’t know for sure whether Samsung released the product well aware of the defect, it is important for anyone, anywhere to contact www. goodrichpc.com/contact-us/ today in order for a knowledgeable Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer to begin working on your case.
