When a Product Hurts You, the Company Already Has a Legal Team. Now You Do Too.
Product liability cases pit individual people against manufacturers who have spent years and millions preparing for exactly this moment. We level that field — and through our co-counsel partnership with Morgan & Morgan, we bring national litigation infrastructure to every case we take.
Active Cases We're Evaluating Right Now
Some injuries are part of a larger pattern. These case types are currently active or emerging — if any of these apply to you, contact us before the window closes.
- Takata Defective Airbags — Airbags that rupture on deployment have caused deaths and serious injuries across multiple vehicle brands. Established litigation with ongoing plaintiff eligibility.
- Talcum Powder (Johnson & Johnson) — Long-term talc use has been linked to ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. Thousands of claims have been filed; cases are still being evaluated.
- GM Transmission Defects — Certain GM vehicles equipped with 8-speed automatic transmissions have exhibited dangerous hesitation and shuddering. Litigation is active.
- Ultra-Processed Foods — Emerging litigation is examining whether manufacturers concealed the addictive and harmful properties of ultra-processed food products. This is a developing area of law.
- TruDi Navigation System — Allegations of surgical navigation errors linked to the TruDi robotic system are being investigated.
- Hair Dye Products — Certain chemical hair dye formulations have been linked to bladder cancer and other serious conditions.

If your injury involves a product not listed here, tell us. We evaluate every case.
Product Liability, Mass Torts, and Class Actions: What's the Difference?
Most people have heard these terms and assume they're interchangeable. They're not — and the distinction matters for how your case gets built and what you stand to recover.
Individual Product Liability
A single plaintiff. A single injury. A single defective product. You were harmed by something that was designed poorly, manufactured incorrectly, or sold without adequate warning. Connecticut law allows you to pursue the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer directly. These cases don't require anyone else to have been hurt — your injury is enough.
Mass Tort
A mass tort is what happens when the same defective product injures hundreds or thousands of people. Each plaintiff still has their own individual case — their own injuries, their own damages, their own recovery. But the cases are coordinated, often in federal multidistrict litigation (MDL), so that discovery and liability arguments don't have to be rebuilt from scratch for every single plaintiff. You retain your individual claim. You gain the power of collective evidence.
Class Action
In a class action, a group of plaintiffs with nearly identical claims pursues a single lawsuit together, sharing one outcome. Class actions are common when individual damages are relatively small but the harm is widespread. If you join a class action, your recovery is tied to the group settlement — you don't negotiate your own number. Class actions require court certification and are governed by strict procedural rules.
You're Probably Not Alone — and That Changes Everything
The most important thing to understand about product liability is this: manufacturers know when their products are dangerous. Internal testing, consumer complaints, regulatory notices — the paper trail often exists long before the first lawsuit is filed. What changes the outcome is whether injured people come forward and whether their attorneys have the resources to go after that evidence.
Through our co-counsel relationship with Morgan & Morgan, The Attorney Team connects Connecticut plaintiffs to one of the largest plaintiff litigation networks in the country. That means access to existing discovery, established expert witnesses, and the kind of litigation infrastructure that matches what manufacturers bring to the table.
You don't need to be a corporation to have corporate-level representation.
Three Ways a Product Can Be Legally Defective Under Connecticut Law
Not every injury caused by a product creates a viable claim. But there are three recognized categories of defect — and if your situation fits any of them, the manufacturer may be liable.
Design defect
The product was dangerous by design. Even a perfectly manufactured version of it posed an unreasonable risk. The flaw was baked in before it ever reached the factory floor.
Manufacturing defect
The design was sound, but something went wrong in production. Your specific unit deviated from what it was supposed to be — and that deviation caused your injury.
Failure to warn
The product carried risks that weren't disclosed. No adequate warning label. No instructions for safe use. The company knew the danger existed and didn't tell you.
A free consultation is the fastest way to find out which category — if any — applies to your situation.
What We Handle
- Product liability — consumer goods, medical devices, vehicle components, industrial equipment
- Mass tort litigation — drugs, medical devices, environmental products, food and beverage
- Class action participation and coordination
- Mass arbitration
- Defective vehicle parts and automotive product claims
- Dangerous drug and supplement claims
- Manufacturer and distributor liability
- Wrongful death resulting from product defects
How a Product Liability Case Works
Free Case Evaluation
You tell us what happened. We ask the right questions about the product, your injury, and the timeline. There's no cost and no obligation — just a clear read on whether you have a claim worth pursuing.
Investigation and Defect Analysis
We dig into the product's history — recall records, regulatory filings, prior complaints, and internal manufacturer data where available. We determine which defect category applies and what evidence supports your claim.
Case Positioning
We assess whether your case is best pursued individually, as part of an existing mass tort, or as the foundation for a new coordinated action. If national co-counsel resources through Morgan & Morgan strengthen your position, we bring them in.
Litigation or Settlement
We negotiate hard. If the manufacturer won't offer what your case is worth, we take it to court. You won't pay us anything unless we win.
Questions We Hear From People in Your Situation
What is a mass tort and how is it different from a class action?
In a mass tort, each plaintiff keeps their own individual case and pursues their own damages — cases are coordinated for efficiency, but your recovery is yours alone. In a class action, all plaintiffs share a single lawsuit and split a collective outcome. Mass torts are typically used when injuries vary significantly from person to person, as they do with defective drugs or medical devices. Class actions are more common when the harm is uniform and individual damages are small.
How do I file a defective product lawsuit in Connecticut?
Start with a free consultation. We review your injury, the product involved, and the circumstances to determine whether a viable claim exists. If it does, we handle the filing, the investigation, and the litigation — you don't navigate the legal process alone.
What if I'm not sure the product caused my injury?
That uncertainty is exactly why the consultation exists. Defects aren't always obvious — design flaws and manufacturing errors often require expert analysis to surface. Don't assume you don't have a case before talking to someone who can actually evaluate it.
Can I still file if the product was recalled?
Yes. A recall can actually strengthen your claim — it's often an admission that the product was defective. The fact that a recall was issued doesn't eliminate your right to compensation for injuries you've already suffered.
Do I have to join a class action, or can I pursue my own case?
You have a choice in most situations. Whether an individual claim or participation in a mass tort or class action is better for you depends on the nature of your injury and the existing litigation landscape. We walk you through both options and help you decide what makes sense for your specific situation.
What does it cost to hire The Attorney Team for a product liability case?
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency — our fee comes from the recovery, and only if we win. If we don't recover compensation for you, you don't owe us anything.
Three Ways a Product Can Be Legally Defective Under Connecticut Law
Not every injury caused by a product creates a viable claim. But there are three recognized categories of defect — and if your situation fits any of them, the manufacturer may be liable.
- Design defect — The product was dangerous by design. Even a perfectly manufactured version of it posed an unreasonable risk. The flaw was baked in before it ever reached the factory floor.
- Manufacturing defect — The design was sound, but something went wrong in production. Your specific unit deviated from what it was supposed to be — and that deviation caused your injury.
- Failure to warn — The product carried risks that weren't disclosed. No adequate warning label. No instructions for safe use. The company knew the danger existed and didn't tell you.
A free consultation is the fastest way to find out which category — if any — applies to your situation.
One Call Tells You Whether There's a Case
If a product hurt you, you deserve to know whether the company that made it is responsible. We find out. You focus on getting better.
