Holding Manufacturers Accountable for Dangerous Products
Every day, consumers trust that the products they buy are safe. When that trust is broken and a defective product causes injury or death, the consequences can be devastating. At Lanzetta Law, we represent individuals and families harmed by dangerous and defective products, holding manufacturers, distributors, and retailers accountable for the harm they cause.
Attorney Tobin Lanzetta has spent his career taking on large, complex, multi-party product liability cases against some of the biggest corporations in the country. With over $200 million in total verdicts and settlements, he has the trial experience and resources to go toe-to-toe with well-funded defense teams and win.
Types of Product Liability Cases We Handle
Product liability law covers a broad range of dangerous and defective products. Our firm has experience with cases involving defective auto parts and vehicles, heavy machinery and industrial equipment failures, defective medical devices, dangerous pharmaceutical drugs, defective consumer electronics, children’s products with hidden hazards, and defective household appliances and tools.
In a recent case, Tobin represented a man who suffered a devastating spinal cord injury caused by design defects in an automobile. Cases like these illustrate how a single flaw in a vehicle’s design can permanently alter a person’s life, and why holding manufacturers accountable for these defects is so critical.
Three Types of Product Defects
Under California law, a product can be defective in three ways. A design defect means the product was inherently dangerous due to its design, even when manufactured correctly. A manufacturing defect occurs when something goes wrong during production, making a specific unit dangerous even though the design itself was sound. A marketing defect, also known as a failure to warn, arises when a product lacks adequate instructions or warnings about known risks.
California follows strict liability in product liability cases, which means you do not need to prove the manufacturer was negligent. You need to show that the product was defective, that you used it in a reasonably foreseeable way, and that the defect caused your injury.
Why These Cases Require Experienced Trial Counsel
Product liability cases are among the most complex in civil litigation. They often involve multiple defendants spanning the entire supply chain, from the component manufacturer to the final retailer. They require extensive expert testimony from engineers, medical professionals, and industry specialists. The discovery process can involve millions of documents and proprietary company records.
Many firms lack the resources or willingness to take these cases to trial. Tobin Lanzetta has a proven record of preparing every case as if it’s going to a jury, which is exactly why defendants take his cases seriously at the negotiating table. His recognition as a Best Lawyers in America “Best Lawyer — Product Liability Litigation” from 2020 through 2026, his selection to Super Lawyers every year since 2014 including the Super Lawyers Top 100 in Southern California, reflects that commitment.
What to Do If You’ve Been Injured by a Defective Product
If you or a loved one has been hurt by a product you believe was defective, there are steps you can take to protect your rights. Preserve the product and any packaging or instructions exactly as they are. Seek medical attention and document your injuries thoroughly. Take photographs of the product, the scene, and your injuries. Do not return the product to the manufacturer or retailer. Contact an experienced product liability attorney as soon as possible, as evidence can degrade and statutes of limitations apply.
Free Consultation
If you believe a defective product caused your injury, contact Lanzetta Law today for a free, confidential consultation. Licensed in California and New Mexico, with offices in Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Fe, we handle cases in both states and across the United States. We do not collect a fee unless we win your case.Holding Manufacturers Accountable for Dangerous Products