product liability

Mississauga lawyer talks about the Shigella oubreak in US

Posted by Rehan Khalil on March 18, 2010   |   No Comments

A Shigella outbreak at a Subway restaurant in Illinois has left approximately 78 people ill and suffering from gastrointestinal illnesses.

Click here for the article.

An American law firm has commenced legal proceedings against Subway on behalf of some of the patrons involved.

Shigella is a bacteria that can infect people and cause symptoms such as, stomach cramps, fever, vomiting and diarrhea.

If you or a loved one have consumed a food product that has caused an illness call the Law Office of Rehan Khalil, a qualified personal injury lawyer in Toronto, Ontario.

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Product Safety Legislation in Canada

Posted by Rehan Khalil on December 6, 2009   |   No Comments

The most recent crib recall has been the last straw. Soon there might be product safety legislation in Canada.

Many in Canada might be unaware that there are no safety requirements for manufacturers to comply with. Companies are not required by law to inform the public about a potential hazard. Finally, the government of Canada does not have the power to impose a mandatory recall because it’s up to the company.

Bill C-6 is designed to be tougher legislation to protect Canadians and empower the government with the ability to issue mandatory recalls. The Bill passed with ease in the House of Commons and is now before the Senate. It’s time Canada modernized its product safety legislation and brought it in line with the United States and Europe.

The Toronto Star reported on the matter here.

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