The rubber shoe phenomenon has finally died down. The shoe manufacturer responsible for this fad is Crocs, Inc.. They have been faced with five product liability lawsuits regarding injuries from Crocs in result of escalator accidents. Eleven parents of the victims have filed product liability cases against this company and so far five have been awarded great sums of money. A particular accident happened when a young girl was behaving herself on the escalator. Her shoe got stuck, later resulting in broken bones. Compensations are being rewarded in order to help pay for hospital bills.
I believe that Crocs should take responsibility for these accidents. It is understanding that they were not aware of the problems that these shoes can cause when on an escalator. Similarly to the famous McDonald's coffee case, Crocs should immediately add a warning declaring the injuries that can result from these shoes. McDonald's now warns the drinker that contents in the cup may be hot. A simple sentence can stop any future cases from erupting.
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