Young Girl Wearing Crocs Suffers Injury on Escalator

Recently came across an article in the New York Daily News about a $7 million lawsuit filed against the manufacturer of Crocs – the trendy and wildly popular clog-type shoes sold in bright colors. The suit was filed on behalf of a 3-year-old girl who was wearing a pair of pink clogs when one got caught in an escalator at John F. Kennedy Airport and chewed up her big toe (see additional media coverage here).

Apparently, there have been numerous such accidents involving young children. As such, parents should be vigilant about watching young children wearing Crocs when riding escalators.

In response to complaints about Crocs getting stuck in escalators, Japan’s Trade Ministry has asked the company to look into changing the design of the shoe (hat tip to the Torts Prof Blog).

About the Author

Tom D'Amore is the founder of D'Amore Law Group and a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing injured people and their families across the West Coast, securing more than $325 million in recoveries. He handles cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, construction injuries, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California, Tom is the only NBTA board-certified truck accident attorney in Oregon. He is a national Board of Governors member, past Executive Committee member, and past Budget and Audit Chair of the American Association for Justice, as well as past President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.