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Torts/Personal Injury,
Civil Litigation,
California Courts of Appeal

Aug. 14, 2020

State appeal court revives product liability suit against Amazon

Breaking ranks with other courts across the nation, a state appellate panel on Thursday revived a product liability lawsuit against Amazon, claiming the company is liable for the burn injuries suffered by a woman when a replacement computer laptop battery exploded.

Breaking ranks with other courts across the nation, a state appellate panel on Thursday revived a product liability lawsuit against Amazon, claiming the company is liable for the burn injuries suffered by a woman when a replacement computer laptop battery exploded.

The product -- sold under the name, E-Life, was manufactured by a Hong Kong-based company but bought from Amazon.com. Inc. Plaintiff Gloria Bolger sued the online retailer...

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