Practice Areas · Product Liability
Pool Product Liability Lawyers
When a defective drain, cover, pump, or safety device causes a drowning or catastrophic injury, the manufacturer can be held responsible.
Behind many water tragedies is a product that failed to do its job — or that was dangerous by design. Defective drain covers, under-rated pumps, faulty pool alarms, and non-compliant equipment can turn an ordinary pool into a hazard.
Product cases are complex and document-intensive. We have the engineering relationships and the trial experience to take on manufacturers — including in the suction-entrapment case that produced our $104 million verdict.
Defects we pursue
Product-liability claims may involve:
- Non-compliant or defective drain covers
- Over-powered or improperly rated pumps
- Failed pool alarms and safety devices
- Defective gates, latches, and barriers
- Inadequate warnings and instructions
Our suction-entrapment verdict in Peterson v. Sta-Rite involved pool equipment. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Who can be held liable
A product claim can reach every link in the chain:
- Manufacturers of pool and spa equipment
- Component and parts makers
- Distributors and suppliers
- Retailers and installers
- Companies that failed to issue or honor recalls
What the law requires
Manufacturers must design and build products that are reasonably safe and must warn of dangers. Claims may rest on a design defect, a manufacturing defect, or a failure to warn. We work with engineers to show exactly how the product failed and how a safer alternative would have prevented the harm.
What to do now
- Preserve everything. Keep records, photos, and any communication with the property owner, operator, or their insurer.
- Do not give a recorded statement to an insurance company before speaking with a lawyer.
- Contact us for a free, confidential review. We will explain your rights and whether you have a case — with no pressure and no obligation.
Common questions
Pool Product Liability Lawyers FAQs
How do I know if a defective product was involved?
You may not — that is what our investigation is for. We preserve and examine the equipment with engineers to determine whether a defect contributed to the injury.
What if the product was recalled?
A recall can be powerful evidence. If a manufacturer knew of a danger and failed to act adequately, that strengthens the case.
Is it too late if some time has passed?
Maybe not, but deadlines apply and evidence can be lost. Contact us promptly so we can preserve the product and your rights.
What does it cost?
Nothing upfront. We handle product cases on contingency.
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