Snuggle Me Baby Lounger Causes Death in Infant

August 2, 2024
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Infants Can Die in Snuggle Me Baby Loungers

A plaintiff filed a personal injury lawsuit against Peak 22 Holdings, Inc., Simply Mommy LLC, and Target Corporation. Plaintiff alleges the Snuggle Me Baby Lounger contributed to an infant’s death.

The child suffered injuries resulting in death from the baby lounger. Accordingly, the Hoppers decided to hold the companies liable. We fear other families are at risk.

In this case, a caregiver placed the 7-month old into the baby lounger to sleep. When the plaintiff returned they found the baby rolled over. The lounger trapped the baby between the pillows and headboard.

Tragically, the baby was unconsciousness. The infant died a day later.

Defendants’ (Peak 22 Holdings, Inc., Simply Mommy LLC, and Target Corporation) Potential Negligence for the Snuggle Me Baby Lounger

The Plaintiffs identified the following acts of negligence by Defendants:

Failing to design an infant lounger that would be safe for its intended use
Failing to warn general public of the hidden dangers of the lounger
Failing to test product to make sure it was suitable for intended purpose
Placing infant lounger into stream of commerce when it was not safe for consumers

Truly the conduct here may rise to the legal of gross negligence. Hence, the lawsuit set forth a cause of action for that tort as well.

The Snuggle Me Baby Lounger Failures May Constitute Gross Negligence

Defendants’ conduct seems careless, with reckless disregard of Plaintiffs’ rights. They appeared to miss safety signals in the design and instructions. One could argue it reflects conscious indifference to the rights, welfare, and safety of Plaintiffs.

Plaintiff also Sued for Strict Products Liability Concerning the Snuggle Me Baby Lounger

In addition to a negligence claim, Plaintiff sued for the following strict product liability claims.

Defendants placing into the stream of commerce an unreasonably dangerous and defective product

Defendants designed, manufactured, assembled, tested (or failed to test), inspected (or failed to inspect), packaged, labeled, fabricated, constructed, analyzed, distributed, serviced, merchandised, advertised, promoted, marketed, and sold the product.

The product was unsafe because of the defects in the design, manufacture, testing, labeling, packaging, and marketing.

The baby lounger instructions lacked the necessary information for Plaintiffs to understand the safe intended use of the product.
The failure to alert Plaintiffs that the baby lounger was not intended for extended sleeping involved a material fact concerning the character or quality of the product in question.
Plaintiffs relied upon the representations by the Defendants in purchasing the product in question.

KBA Attorneys litigate product liability cases like this. Indeed, we have an focus on baby product cases. Having litigated baby injury cases from medical malpractice to products, we know how to fight for justice for families.

The Snuggle Me Baby Lounger Probably Failed to Comply with Its Express Warranty

The lawsuit also alleges breach of express warranty. Specifically:

Defendants placed products into the stream of commerce via advertising and professional publications that urge the purchase and use of the products while expressly warranting the snuggle me baby lounger was effective and safe.

Plaintiff also brought a second warranty claim.

The Snuggle Me Baby Lounger Likely Violates Assumed Warranties As Well

Another claim in the lawsuit is break of assumed warranties. In particular, the Plaintiffs allege:

Defendants implied to members of the general public, including Plaintiffs, that the product was of merchantable quality and safe for the use for which it was intended.
The characteristics referenced above resulted in conditions that rendered the products unfit for the ordinary purpose for which they were to be used because of the lack of something necessary for adequacy.
Plaintiffs will show that the injury suffered by Revel Hopper was caused by the breach of implied warranty of merchantability by the Defendant.
Defendants implied to members of the public, including Plaintiffs, that the product was of merchantable quality and safe for the use for which it was intended.
The characteristics referenced above resulted in a condition that rendered the baby lounger unfit for the ordinary purpose for which it was to be used because of the lack of something necessary for adequacy.

Plaintiffs Can Recover Medical Expenses, Lost Income, and for Pain and Suffering

The baby trapped in the Snuggle Me Baby Lounger suffered physical pain as it struggled and ultimately died. It experienced suffering and mental anguish. The parents experienced emotional distress as well. The Snuggle Me Baby Lounger took decades of love, companionship, and care from the parents.

They likely incurred medical expenses. The baby lost a lifetime of earning capacity. They may be able to recover these economic damages as well. That is in addition to the funeral and burial expenses.

How to Prioritize Safety When Choosing Baby Products?

Harmful baby products exist and pose significant risks to the health and safety of infants. These risks can be minimal or have serious long-term consequences. The infant here’s life ended too soon because companies decided to endorse and distribute unsafe products.

We should protect the most vulnerable members of society. Companies must make products that help and are safe. Accurate safety testing and truthful reporting about products like the Snuggle Me Baby Lounger should be of the highest priority.

Advertising and labeling needs to include safety instructions. Disclosure of risks and consequences if the product is not used correctly are critical. Unfortunately, this infant is likely only one of many babies that have suffered from baby products like the Snuggle Me Baby lounger.

In the past few years there has been an increase in baby products causing suffocation, asphyxiation or a loss of oxygen as the cause of death. Baby loungers specifically have resulted in an alarming amount of baby injuries and deaths.

KBA Stands with Families Who Suffer Loses Like This

The two loving parents lost their child because they trusted the Snuggle me baby lounger. Good parents trying to provide the best for their children should never see their child suffer because of it. Companies’ careless, avoidable mistakes hurt people and end lives.

This family will never see their child grow up. Their decision to take action against the companies who are responsible for manufacturing, testing, advertising, etc. of the Snuggle Me Baby lounger will not bring the baby back. However, this decision will help bring justice for the fallen infant and help prevent this same tragedy from happening to another family’s baby.

Conclusion

If you have experienced something similar to the case noted here or have seen your baby suffer because of a product that was supposed to protect them and help them thrive, our law firm is here to help you. We are committed to making sure babies are being protected and that the companies harming them are punished. Contact us today to discuss your matter.