Texas Rock-n-Play Class Action Lawyer

Fisher-Price is facing a growing number of class action lawsuits after recalling 4.7 million Rock-N-Play Sleepers due to at least 97 baby deaths since 2009.

Need a Texas Rock-n-Play Lawyer? Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged. If your baby was injured or died in a recalled Fisher-Price Rock-n-Play Sleeper, you should contact our lawyers immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit.

UPDATE: Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Linked to 100 Deaths

In January 2023, Fisher-Price re-announced a recall for 4.7 million Rock ‘n Play Sleepers after 8 more deaths were reported, bringing the total number to approximately 100 babies who suffocated to death in the product.

In a statement from CPSC Chairman Alexander Hoehn-Saric:

“We are issuing  this announcement because, despite their removal from the marketplace and a prohibition on their sale, babies continue to die in these products. … Unfortunately, today’s announcement highlights the fact that these products are still in too many homes, and babies continue to be put at risk.”

Congress Bans Deadly Inclined Sleepers & Crib Bumpers

In May 2022, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2021, a bill that will ban deadly inclined sleepers and crib bumpers. The ban will include products like the Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play and similar products with an inclined sleep surface greater than 10º.

Fisher-Price Admits 97 Babies Died in Rock ‘n Play Sleepers

In shocking testimony to Congress in June 2021, executives at Fisher-Price admitted that they were aware of 97 infant deaths in the Rock ‘n Play Sleeper. Fisher-Price also said they made around $200 million in sales of the Rock ‘n Play, and they fought against a recall as babies continued to die.

Texas Mom Files Rock-n-Play Class Action Lawsuit

Linda Black, a mother from Palestine, Texas, filed a Rock ‘n Play Class Action Lawsuit (PDF) on April 23, 2019. She claims she never would have bought the Rock ‘n Play Sleeper from a Walmart if she had known that it was dangerous and unfit for a sleeping baby.

The lawsuit was filed int he U.S. District Court for the Central District of California — In RE: Linda Black v. Mattel Inc. and Fisher-Price Inc. — Case No. 2:19-cv-03209.

What is the Problem?

At least 3 class action lawsuits have been filed against Fisher-Price, but NOT for the babies who were injured or died in a Rock-n-Play.

Instead, these class actions are trying to force Fisher-Price to pay refunds or other compensation to everyone who bought a Rock-n-Play Sleeper, even if their baby was not injured.

Rock-n-Play Lawsuits in Texas

The Clark Firm, LLP is nationally recognized as a class action law firm in Texas, but our lawyers are not currently filing a Rock-N-Play class action against Fisher-Price.

Instead, we are investigating individual lawsuits against Fisher-Price and Mattel for parents of children who were injured or died after using a recalled Rock-N-Play Sleeper.

About Class Actions

Class actions are useful when a lot of people are seeking a relatively minor payout, such as a refund for purchasing a defective product. However, class actions can have disadvantages for individuals with very serious injuries. The problem is that everyone in a class action must share the payout, including people with less serious legal claims.

Why Our Law Firm is Filing Individual Lawsuits as Opposed to a Class Action

There is no excuse for selling a defective product or waiting years to issue a recall after the product is linked to dozens of infant deaths. If your child was injured or died in a recalled Fisher-Price Rock-n-Play Sleeper, our lawyers may be able to help you seek compensation for your child’s injury, medical expenses, wrongful death, and more.

Need a Rock-n-Play Lawyer in Texas?

Collen A. Clark is a true advocate for his clients and is passionate about helping Texans that have been injured or wronged.

Collen’s amazing success in the courtroom and well known dedication to his clients has earned him the recognition of his peers as one of The Top Trial Lawyers in Texas.”

The Clark Firm has assembled a team of trial lawyers with more than 100 years experience, participation in over 600 jury trials and $260 million in verdicts and/or settlements. Please use the form below to contact our law firm for a free case review.