Top Class Action Lawsuit for Toys and Baby Products

The law expects citizens to demonstrate reasonable care and due diligence in everyday activities. But this is not limited to residents alone.Business entities must also demonstrate a corresponding level of care in their dealings and operations. Unfortunately, some companies fail to live up to this standard, resulting in class-action lawsuits filed against them.Countless parents trust manufacturers to produce toys and baby products designed specifically for children. That means safe and healthy products that have the parents' best interests in mind. However, the prevalence of class action against companies proves otherwise, demonstrating a violation of consumer trust.This article will explore the top three class action lawsuits regarding baby products.

Top 3 Class Action Lawsuits for Toys and Baby Products

While called a lawsuit, class-action lawsuits are almost always civil, not criminal, cases. That means plaintiffs and defendants resolve the issue with a class action settlement.Too often, the responsible company violates the parents' trust when the class action involves babies. These types of class-action lawsuits are also called baby products antitrust lawsuits.Here are the top baby products antitrust lawsuits to date:

Huggies Snug and Dry Diaper

Huggies Snug and Dry Diaper

If you didn't hear about a Huggies diaper recall in 2021, it's because Huggies still sells these diapers amid controversy.Last August 2021, parents Tawanna and Kelly Rice filed a class-action lawsuit against Kimberly-Clark corporation, the manufacturer behind the diaper. According to the plaintiffs, Huggies engaged in false advertising and deceptive marketing after the company claimed the product was baby-friendly.However, their son exhibited visible discomfort after using the diapers. And after two weeks, the baby developed chemical burns in areas the diaper covered.Despite using antibiotics and moisturizing ointments, the problem persisted. According to the couple, it was only after switching diapers that the chemical burns began healing.Unlike the other ones on this list, the lawsuit surrounding Huggies diapers is still pending. This class-action lawsuit seeks over $5 million in damages from the defendants. Huggies also hadn't issued a recall despite controversy.

Babies _R_ Us

Babies "R" Us

A class-action lawsuit in 2006 accused Babies "R" Us and seven other baby product manufacturers of violating antitrust laws. The plaintiffs alleged these mega-baby product companies conspired to increase their product prices.The companies wanted to restrict competition, requiring retailers to sell goods above a minimum resale price. As a result, consumers forcibly paid inflated prices for their products.U.S. District Judge Anita B. Brody approved the claims against the companies with a class-action lawsuit settlement of $35.5 million.

Fisher-Price Rock _n Play Sleeper

Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper

Perhaps one of the most extensive baby products antitrust lawsuits is those against Fisher-Price for their crib-like product. The Rock 'n Play Sleeper allegedly caused the death of about 100 infants due to asphyxiation.Fisher-Price announced a product recall on April 12, 2019, after 50 infants reportedly died from the product. That amounts to more than 4.7 million inclined sleepers recalled. But the company would not run unscathed from parents who sought justice for their children.In 2015, Fisher-Price received a claim after a two-month-old infant died using the sleeper. However, the judge ruled the lawsuit prejudiced after both parties decided to settle matters between them. This case would be followed in 2017 by an injury claim after a 7-week-old baby almost died from suffocation.Fisher-Price would then receive countless class-action lawsuits against their product. However, the company pinned the blame on consumers in their 2019 announcement. According to them, using the product contrary to the safety warnings was the reason behind those incidents.Baby product companies are meant to safeguard infants who use their products. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. As a result, they receive complaints and, worse, class-action lawsuits for their negligence.Sandel Law Firm stands by the parents whose lives were shattered by manufacturers' carelessness. We are dedicated to representing clients affected by the wrongful acts of baby product companies.Should you ever need our help, give us a call.