Product Liability

Published on: March 6, 2026

Man’s family Suing AI Chatbot Company Following his Death. What Does the Law Say?

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the family of a Jupiter, Florida, man who died by suicide after forming an attachment with an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

Last fall, 36-year-old Jonathan Gavalas was speaking to Gemini AI, run by Google whose parent company is Alphabet Inc.

In the article, reporters said that Gavalas, who was facing a domestic violence charge and whose wife allegedly wanted a divorce, “could not get over how real” the chatbot seemed and “fell in love.” Gavalas was paying $250 a month for a premium version of the program, allowing him to speak with the bot who allegedly sent him out on “missions” in Miami to find it a “body the chatbot said it would inhabit.”

Published on: February 10, 2026

Florida Home’s Possible Carbon Monoxide Leak Kills Four, Including Children. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

Police are citing carbon monoxide poisoning as a possible cause of death for four people, including two children, who were found inside a Marion County home Friday, Feb. 6.

The bodies were found Friday night after police were called out to the home on Banyan Track Way for a wellness check, according to reporting from NBC 6 South Florida.

No official cause of death has been released by the coroner’s office. Police did tell reporters that no foul play is suspected and that they believed the family had died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Published on: January 5, 2026

Authorities Warn Against this Dangerous ‘Tradition’ During New Year’s Eve. What to Know to Stay Safe.

By Leesfield & Partners

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office issued a recent warning, urging people across South Florida against celebratory gun fire this New Year’s Eve, according to reporting from WSVN.

Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, along with others from the sheriff’s office, discussed the dangers at a recent press conference.

“We have felt this pain here at home, during the most recent New Year’s Eve celebration,” she said. “Yaneliz Munguia, a little girl of 10 years of age, lost her life in Northwest Miami-Dade.”

Published on: December 15, 2025

Miami Home Destroyed After This Common Appliance Exploded, officials say. What Happened?

By Leesfield & Partners

A fire broke out after an e-bike exploded, severely burning a home in Northwest Miami-Dade over the weekend, according to reporting from WSVN.

Josue Paz, the son of the homeowner, told reporters that he was asleep when an e-bike, which was given to him as a birthday gift, exploded around 10 :30 p.m. Saturday.

Paz said he jumped out of bed and rushed to get his family out of the house.

Published on: October 22, 2025

Those Who Scream for Ice Cream Might Say Differently Following this Florida Recall.

By Leesfield & Partners

A “serious or life-threatening” mistake resulted in Publix voluntarily recalling ice cream in Florida and five other states this week.

One lot of Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream half-gallon containers with a June 19, 2026, sell-by date — UPC 41415 03043 — was recalled this week after it was revealed that there was an issue with the labeling of the product. Instead of the Rich and Creamy version, the cartons may contain the company’s Rich & Creamy French Vanilla Ice Cream, which lists eggs as a main ingredient.

“People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product,” officials warned in the news release.

Published on: August 4, 2025

If You Bought This Energy Drink, You May Be in for More of a Buzz Than You Bargained for Thanks to This Mistake. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

Celsius energy drinks are under recall after it was revealed that some of their products had been mislabeled and are actually High Noons, the canned vodka seltzers.

The Food and Drug Administration sent out a notice of recall, announcing that an unspecified number of High Noon’s Beach Variety packs were mislabeled as Celsius’ Astro Vibe energy drink, the Sparkling Blue Razz Edition with a silver top. These products were shipped to retailers in Florida, South Carolina, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin and Ohio from July 21 to July 23, FDA officials said.

As of July 30, no injuries or illnesses have been reported, according to reporting from NBC.

Published on: February 26, 2025

If You’re a Fan of Supplement Shakes and Got Sick, This Might Be Why. See Which of These Products Were Pulled from Shelves.

By Leesfield & Partners

A deadly listeria outbreak has been linked to frozen supplement shakes present at long-term care facilities.

The outbreak of Listeria, a bacterial infection that can cause nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, has been connected to frozen supplement shakes sold in 4-ounce cartons under the brands Lyons ReadyCare and Sysco Imperial. As of Monday morning, the shakes have been linked to the deaths of at least 11 people. These products were made by Prairie Farms Dairy at its Fort Wayne, Indiana, facility.

The best-by dates on the allegedly affected products range from 02/21/2025 to 02/21/2026. If a business owner or corporation believes they are in possession of the recalled shakes, they can return them to the seller for a refund or throw them out, according to reporting from the Miami Herald.

Published on: December 27, 2024

Over 600,000 Nuna Baby Essentials Child Car Seats Recalled Over Harness Worries.

By Leesfield & Partners

Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling over 600,000 child car seats after fears that the harness adjuster may loosen, possibly preventing the seats from restraining children, the company’s Product Development Vice President announced last week.

The announcement comes after An October probe from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after a petition from the public. The recall impacts certain Rava seats – made between July 16, 2016, and October 25, 2023, – with plastic harness adjuster buttons. The issue with the car seats is the possibility of debris entering

Car seat owners may contact Nuna’s customer service at 1-855-686-2891 or via email at info.usa@nunababy.com.

Published on: November 18, 2024

Organic Carrots Recalled Following Link to Deadly E. Coli Outbreak.

By Leesfield & Partners

At least one person has died and 38 others fell ill from E.coli linked to organic baby carrots.

The outbreaks started on Sept. 6 with more sprouting up until Oct. 28 in 18 states, though numbers may be higher and consumers in other states may also be affected, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Sunday. Minnesota, New York and Washington were the states with the most outbreaks as of Monday morning.

Following investigations, it was concluded that Grimmway Farms, a Bakersfield, California, company that is the one of the largest producers of organic carrots in the world, was the supplier of the carrots people consumed before they got sick.

Published on: October 21, 2024

Here’s Why Fisher-Price is Recalling Over 2 Million ‘Unsafe’ Infant Swings all over North America.

By Leesfield & Partners

Following the tragic deaths of at least five infants across the United States, Fisher-Price is recalling 2 million swings over suffocation risks.

The concern lies with the company’s Snuga Swing products, which feature pillows depicting different animals, such as raccoons, cats, bears, and puppies, on which parents can lay their infants down before clipping them safely inside. Included in the recall are replacement sleep pads for these swings.

Similar products appeared to still be for sale Wednesday online at retailers such as Walmart and Poshmark, retailing anywhere from $50 for used products to over $100 for new ones. In reporting from CNN, some of the recalled swings were allegedly for sale for $160.