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• Otis Elevator Failure Lawsuit Claims Defective Unit Fell Multiple Floors, Resulting in Severe Injuries

  March 31, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A California woman has filed a lawsuit alleging a defective Otis elevator dropped multiple floors and caused severe injuries, adding to similar malfunction claims that raise concerns about inadequate maintenance and inspection practices.

• Otis Elevator Lawsuit Alleges Malfunction Caused Elevator To Descend Uncontrolled

  January 28, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A new lawsuit alleges that a malfunctioning elevator descended uncontrollably inside a Las Vegas hotel, seriously injuring two passengers and fueling new claims about the dangers of elevator failures in public spaces.

• Family Vacation Rental Homes Pose Hidden Safety Risks, CPSC Warn

  July 14, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  The CPSC has issued a list of recommendations for families returning to vacationing as lockdown restrictions are lifted.

• CPSC Files Lawsuit Over Residential Elevator Gap That Has Caused Death, Serious Injury

  July 9, 2021

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC has filed a lawsuit against ThyssenKrupp, seeking to force an elevator recall following warnings that some models used in residential homes have a gap between the doors which can entrap, severely injure, and kill children.

• Vacation Home Elevators May Pose Hidden and Deadly Risk When Traveling, CPSC Warn

  June 29, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  The CPSC warns residential home and vacation home elevators may have a gap between the elevator doors which could trap children and others, resulting in severe injury or death.

• Arena Escalator Malfunction Causes Personal Injury for 13 Fans

  October 13, 2009

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  A malfunctioning three-story escalator at Scotttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri left 13 people injured last week as they were...

• Ohio State University Denies Liability in Elevator Lawsuit

  February 13, 2009

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  Ohio State University has filed court documents denying liability in an elevator lawsuit that was filed by the family of...

• Elevator Accident Lawsuit Filed Over Ohio State Univ. Student’s Death

  January 22, 2009

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  An Ohio wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Ohio State University over the death of a student who was...