Evenflo Company, Inc., Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation
The causation theory is based on scientific evaluations indicating that improperly designed or manufactured booster seats, such as the Evenflo Big Kid model, may fail to adequately protect children in crashes, especially side-impact collisions. These failures can lead to injuries including head, neck, spinal, and internal injuries due to inadequate energy absorption and improper positioning during high-impact crashes. Studies suggest that design flaws and testing standards (e.g., FMVSS 213) may not fully account for all crash scenarios, contributing to injury risks.
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Pending actions
28
Total actions filed
Active
Status
06/02/2020
Established
Filing deadline
The settlement claims deadline is scheduled for November 24, 2025. The court has set procedural deadlines, including objections due by October 10, 2025. Statutes of limitations for personal injury claims generally range from two to three years, but specific deadlines depend on jurisdiction and claim specifics.
Who qualifies
Plaintiffs must have purchased or used the specified booster seats within a certain period, likely during the years when safety claims and marketing misrepresentations were active. They must have experienced injuries or safety concerns related to the product, as outlined in settlement notices and court orders, and be part of the settlement class.
Products involved
- Evenflo Big Kid booster seats
Alleged injuries
- Head injuries
- Spinal injuries
- Abdominal injuries
- Internal injuries
- Neck injuries
Bellwether trials
The final approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for February 25, 2026. Bellwether trials are scheduled to occur in 2026, with initial discovery deadlines such as the completion of fact discovery by March 18, 2026. Recent court filings indicate ongoing case management and preparation for bellwether trials.
Lead counsel
- Andrew Gladstone and Georgette Gladstone (pending confirmation from full court filings)
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