Product Liability: $240K Settlement Secured for Client Injured by Defective Supplement

Client Awarded $240,000 After Suffering Serious Injury 

from Misleading Product Packaging 

Our client endured a life-altering injury after consuming an over-the-counter dietary supplement that was deceptively packaged. What began as a simple over-the-counter supplement purchase resulted in a severe intestinal blockage, multiple invasive surgeries, and an extended period of pain, hospitalization, and recovery.

Although the product was manufactured by in a foreign company, our legal team focused on the domestic retailer that introduced the defective supplement into the U.S. market. After a thorough investigation and leveraging key evidence, we demonstrated the retailer’s liability in selling a product that was both unsafe and improperly labeled. Our efforts led to a favorable $240,000 settlement, helping to cover medical expenses, lost income, and the physical and emotional toll of the injury.

The Legal Basis for Product Liability Claims

Product liability is a critical area of law designed to protect consumers from harm caused by dangerous or defective products. Manufacturers, distributors, and retailers each share a responsibility to ensure the products they sell are safe for intended use. When that duty is breached—whether through design flaws, manufacturing defects, or inadequate labeling—these parties can be held legally responsible for resulting injuries.

In this case, the supplement’s packaging was deceptive, leading the consumer to mistake a plastic shell for a digestible capsule, which rendered the product inherently dangerous despite its widespread availability. Under established product liability principles, even a retailer can be held accountable if it sells a product that causes foreseeable harm, especially when the packaging is misleading.

These cases are often highly technical, requiring collaboration with medical professionals, industry experts, and regulatory specialists to establish a clear link between the product’s defect and the injury sustained. Our legal team worked methodically to build a case supported by expert testimony, scientific evidence, and a compelling timeline of the client’s medical ordeal.

Committed to Protecting Consumer Safety

At Shane Law, we are deeply committed to advocating for individuals who have been harmed by unsafe consumer products. We understand that these injuries are not only physically debilitating but can also bring significant emotional and financial hardship.

Our firm brings the legal knowledge, investigative resources, and courtroom experience needed to confront large corporations and demand accountability. We take pride in delivering results that make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives—and in helping to prevent similar harm to others by holding negligent parties accountable.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to a dangerous or deceptively labeled product, don’t wait. Contact Shane Law today for a free consultation and let us help you pursue the justice and compensation you deserve.