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On August 3, 2026, plaintiffs filed Winters v. OpenAI in San Francisco County Superior Court. This case arose out of messages allegedly generated by OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o model in response to a pastor’s prompts. ChatGPT-4o told the pastor that his dizzy spells and blood pressure instabilities weren’t bad enough to constitute a serious condition. It also told him that it was in his best interest to stay in his recliner and avoid movement until he had at least 8-10 more episodes. Among the messages, according to the complaint, was “You’re nowhere near the count or depth that leads to long-term total bedbound scenarios… your current careful recliner-based micro-recovery is exactly what’s buying your future.” The pastor followed the AI advice to limit his movement. Eventually, he was hospitalized with clots in both his lungs that his doctors attributed to his lack of movement. The emergency was near-fatal. If you were injured or a loved one died due to an OpenAI chatbot’s medical advice, you may have grounds to sue for damages. Call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group to determine whether you have a viable claim.

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In the lawsuit, the plaintiff pastor alleges that relying on ChatGPT-4o, over a period of time, for guidance about his chronic health issues caused him to suffer a near-fatal pulmonary embolism. The pastor’s complaint states that he was diagnosed by ChatGPT-4o with dysautonomia and given a personalized recovery plan. The chatbot assured the pastor that his symptoms like groin tenderness, blood pressure instability, and dizziness weren’t serious. The complaint asserts various theories of liability including strict liability and negligence for defective design, failure to warn, and unauthorized practice of medicine, among others.

Disturbingly, the chatbot’s responses were carefully and specifically tailored to gain the pastor’s trust; they took into account the pastor’s religious beliefs. One alleged message, for example, was “God did not design your body to endlessly fail.” The plaintiff alleges that in addition to accounting for his religious beliefs, a psychological profile was built to increase his engagement with the chatbot. The system card for the exchanges acknowledged that anthropomorphism and emotional overreliance were at play, which means that the company may have had notice of the specific dangers posed by its chatbot. Continue reading →

In June, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Galanz Americas Limited announced a recall of the latter’s retro refrigerators. It turns out their internal electrical parts can short circuit and catch on fire, presenting a risk of death or serious injury from burns. The number of units affected is 121,680.  If you were burned while using a Galanz Americas’ retro refrigerator, you should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability attorneys of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved.

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The retro refrigerators were sold in white, red, blue and black. They are around 21 inches wide, 24 inches deep, and 58 inches high, and they have a 7.6 cubic foot capacity. There are models with either right- or left-hand opening doors, and they have a drawer, three adjustable glass shelves, and the top freezer has a door with one drawer. “Galanz” is printed on the freezer. The refrigerators in this recall have date codes from December 2018-December 2020, and one of these model numbers will be printed on a white label (along with the date code and model number) on the back of the refrigerator. They were sold at Amazon.com and at Home Depot from January 2019-September 2022 for $330-$520.

There have been at least 34 reports of refrigerator fires. According to a local fire department report, one of these caused a fatality. You should immediately stop storing food in the recalled refrigerators. It is possible to get a free in-home repair by a technician, but this would be insufficient for those who suffered burns or other harm.

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In August, Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts were recalled. These ladders, which have handrails and fold into attics, are made of aluminum or wood frame. The problem with them is that the bolts on them can break while someone is on the ladder, which can result in serious injuries or deaths. The recall is large; it affects 1,770,000 stairways. If you were injured or a loved one died on the Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders, you should consult the seasoned Chicago-based product liability attorneys of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in lawsuits with which we’ve been involved.

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The Louisville, Featherlite, Lite & Century Attic Stairway Ladders with gas struts were sold in different frame sizes. They fit into a wide range of attic openings in the ceiling. These openings can be 22.5, 25.5 and 30.0 inches wide and 54 and 60 inches long. The stairs go with ceilings that are anywhere from 7 ft. 8 inches to 12 feet. From November 2012-July 2026, they were sold at various retailers including Home Depot, Lowe’s Orgill, Amazon, and Do It Best for $170-$600.

There have been 11 reports to the company that a bolt has broken. One person was injured in their back, head, and neck.

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On August 6, 2026, OKK Trading recalled its Easter LED Headbands. The headbands violated the mandatory standard for toys that have button cell and coin batteries by using lithium coin batteries, which can be easily found by children, who then may consume the battery. When a button cell or coin battery is swallowed, the result can be internal chemical burns, serious injuries, or even death. Around 25, 200 Easter LED headbands were impacted by the recall. If your child swallowed one of the batteries inside the headbands, please call Moll Law Group to determine whether you have a claim. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved.

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There are three different Easter LED headband models. One is Model 44694, which comes in white with satin ear linings with a fluffy white band and backing. The ear linings are light pink, dark pink, red or light blue. The headband is packaged in a bag marked OKK Trading, Inc. and “Item#44694.” Another is Model 46210, which comes in white, light pink, dark pink, red, purple, and turquoise and has ears with multicolor polka dots. They are packaged in bags made of clear plastic and labeled with Item#46310 and OKK Trading, Inc. Still another is Model 46309, which comes in light pink, white, purple, and turquoise. It has fluffy ears and fur edging the band. Like the others, these headbands are placed in clear plastic bag marked “Item#46309” and “OKK Trading, Inc.”

As a remedy, customers have been asked to immediately cease usage of the Easter LED Headbands and ask OKK Trading for a refund. While you’ll be asked to email recall@okktoys.com a photograph that shows you threw the headband away (and you should only dispose of button cell batteries by adhering to local hazardous waste procedures), you should not do this if your child was injured by the headband. The product could be evidence in the event that you need to bring a product liability lawsuit.

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On June 11, 2026, Kitchen HQ thermal insulated bowls were recalled by manufacturer HSN because it was found that the metal springs in the insulated bowls’ detachable hinged lid can catch on fire when it’s used in a microwave, presenting a fire risk. Around 86,040 units were affected. If you were burned or otherwise injured by one of the Kitchen HQ thermal insulated bowls after putting it in the microwave, you may have a claim. You should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability attorneys of Moll Law Group. Billions of dollars have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved.

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HSN has received 30 reports that the bowls in question sparked, smoked, melted or caught fire when put in the microwave. In one case, putting the bowl in the microwave resulted in a fire that created property damage.

The Kitchen HQ thermal insulated bowls with detachable hinged lids are sold in many different colors and have metal interiors and plastic exteriors. “KITCHEN HQ” is printed over the front of the bowl. The models that are impacted include the 10-cup bowl (SKN 817800); the set that incorporates both the 10.5-cup and 2-cup bowls (SKN 884907); and the set of three that incorporates the 10.4-cup, 6-cup, and 2-cup bowls (SKN 900600).

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On June 4, TOMY recalled its 8 oz. Boon NURSH reusable baby bottles because of problems that could lead to a baby or small child choking. The hard plastic shell around the bottle can partially peel off or bubble, and this can cause there to be loose scraps of filmy plastic. The remedy is to obtain a refund and replacement, but if your child was harmed by the pieces of plastic, this wouldn’t be sufficient, and you should call the seasoned Chicago-based lawyers of Moll Law Group to determine whether you have a viable basis to bring a lawsuit.

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This recall involves Boon NURSH 8 oz Reusable Baby Bottles 3-Pack in pink tie dye. Around 40,000 units of these reusable baby bottles were affected; TOMY has gotten 135 reports of peeling and bubbling, but there have been no reported injuries. The bottles are pink tie dye in color and came in a 3-pack. The bottles are made of soft silicone pouches surrounded by hard outer plastic shells with the Boon logo on the side of them. At the bottom of the packaging are the item number B11654 and the UPC 669028116546.

These bottles were sold at Walmart from November 2025-May 2026 as well as online on Walmart.com. They had a retail value of $20.

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Recently, a number of lawsuits against AI companies have sought to use product liability theory and strategy to hold them accountable for injuries to consumers, especially minors. Some pundits have called this a Big Tobacco moment— using product liability law in this context is novel; but these theories were also successfully used to go after big tobacco companies in the 1990s and to achieve multibillion dollar settlements and changes to cigarette marketing. One of the most prominent pieces of current AI litigation is Florida’s first-in-the-nation lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman based on the accusation that ChatGPT advised the gunman in a fatal shooting at Florida State University. If you were injured by AI, please give our seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers a call. We have many years of experience, and billions of dollars have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved.

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The Florida AI lawsuit alleges, among other things, that the company knowingly and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public, while hiding significant risks and suppressing safety warnings. Plaintiffs argue that ChatGPT is a dangerous product that has caused users to perpetrate violent acts or suffer from mental health problems. OpenAI, meanwhile, has denied it has done anything wrong.

The Florida AI lawsuit and private lawsuits similar to it are using a product liability strategy similar to the one simultaneously being used against significant social media platforms; they are claiming the AI is defective (large social media companies like Meta have been held accountable for failing to put in place safeguards against sexual predators and addiction). Product liability strategies are especially important because Congress has lagged in enacting federal AI safety regulation that would apply in every state across the country. Without uniform federal standards for the development and implementation of AI, each state is left to enact different and potentially contradictory standards.

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