Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether certain polished porcelain and high-gloss tile products are being marketed for bathrooms and wet areas without adequate warnings regarding slip resistance and safety risks.
What Consumers Report About the Products
Consumers report purchasing polished porcelain or high-gloss tile products based on marketing emphasizing:
- Luxury appearance and modern finishes.
- Suitability for bathrooms, showers, kitchens, and wet areas.
- Residential durability and water resistance.
- Premium aesthetic design.
Consumers report that, in reality:
- The tile surfaces allegedly become dangerously slippery when wet.
- Consumers experienced near-falls or slip-and-fall incidents in ordinary household conditions.
- Some products allegedly lack adequate slip-resistance warnings or disclosures.
- Consumers claim they would not have selected the products had they known the level of slip risk.
Consumers also report learning about slip-resistance ratings only after installation or after experiencing safety concerns.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Manufacturers and retailers may have a duty to adequately disclose material safety risks associated with flooring products marketed for wet areas. Potential concerns may include:
- Failure to warn of slip hazards
- Misleading suitability representations for bathrooms and wet environments
- Safety risks involving children, elderly individuals, and guests
- Economic harm from costly replacement or remediation
Signs You May Be Affected
- Your polished porcelain tile becomes dangerously slippery when wet.
- You experienced a slip, fall, or near-fall incident involving the flooring.
- The product was marketed as suitable for bathrooms or wet areas.
- You were not warned about slip-resistance limitations before purchase.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.