ArticlesLast Updated: July 22, 2026 Written and reviewed by Fob James IV, Alabama Personal Injury Attorney | National Trial Lawyers Top 100 | SuperLawyers Rising Star At a glance: On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned consumers to immediately stop using Gourmia GPC625 six-quart pressure cookers. The lid can open while the pot is...
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ArticlesIf you search for the best personal injury lawyer in Birmingham, AL online, you’ll come across page after page of directory listings, sponsored rankings, and content written by marketing companies that have never set foot in an Alabama courtroom. Here’s the truth: many of the well-known names in Alabama personal injury law are no longer actually trying cases. The...
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ArticlesLast Updated: July 22, 2026 Table of Contents Average Settlement Amounts Notable Verdicts & Settlements Lawsuit Updates: 2024–2026 Timeline Brands Involved in Lawsuits & Recalls Factors Affecting Settlement Amounts Types of Damages Statute of Limitations What to Do After a Pressure Cooker Explosion How Fob James Law Firm Can Help Pressure Cooker Settlement FAQs Reflects the March 2026 ruling...
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ArticlesUpdated July 2026 — includes the March 2026 federal ruling upholding the $9.1 million Crock-Pot verdict and the February 2026 CPSC warning on Gourmia pressure cookers. Yes. If you or someone you care about was hurt in a pressure cooker explosion, you might be able to sue the maker or seller. Under product liability law, consumers have the right...
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Welcome to the Fob James Law Firm hair relaxer lawsuit blog. Below are our regular updates on MDL 3060 (In re: Hair Relaxer Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability Litigation) and related state court cases, with the newest developments first. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with uterine, ovarian, or endometrial cancer after using chemical hair...
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ArticlesDo you want to know the latest updates in the NEC baby formula lawsuits? If so, we’ve got you covered. Throughout the NEC litigation, we will post the latest news and updates here. Fob James Law Firm represents victims all over the country with their necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) claims. If you would like to speak to our NEC baby formula...
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ArticlesLast Updated: July 30, 2026 This article provides the latest updates on the AFFF (PFAS) firefighting foam lawsuit. Fob James Law Firm represents victims all over the country with their Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) claims. We are currently taking cases involving kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis, and many other diseases. If you would like to speak to...
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Auto AccidentsIf you’ve been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, it’s crucial to understand the personal injury statute of limitations in Alabama. In most cases, you have two years from the date of your injury to file a claim in Alabama. This legal deadline is known as the “statute of limitations” and determines how long you have...
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ArticlesLast Updated: August 9, 2026 This blog provides the latest litigation updates on the Roundup Cancer lawsuit. Fob James Law Firm represents victims all over the country with their Roundup claims. We are currently taking cases involving various types of Non-hodkin’s Lymphoma and Leukemia. If you would like to speak to our exprienced Roundup lawyers, fill out our confidential intake...
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What is the difference between a drug and a poison? Sometimes, unfortunately, there is very little difference. If you have experienced an adverse reaction from a pharmaceutical, you may or may not have a legal claim for product liability. If you do, however, it could be worth quite a bit depending on how seriously you were injured. The problem...
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