Poland Spring in Murky Legal Waters
In 2019, Vox and the New York Times reported a class-action lawsuit against Nestlé Waters, the owner of Poland Spring, accusing the company of falsely marketing its product as “100% natural spring water.” The lawsuit, filed two years previously, claims Poland Spring water is actually ordinary groundwater collected from wells, not from natural springs as […]
Bacteria, Allergens, and Plastic Fragments: Frozen Pizza Recalls and Product Liability
Frozen pizzas are a convenient staple in many households, providing a quick and easy meal option even when our schedules are beyond busy. While they may not be the healthiest option, we tend not to view them as unsafe. However, over the past decade, several notable frozen pizza recalls have occurred due to a range […]
Hit-and-Runs Under New Jersey State Law
Under New Jersey law, it’s considered a serious offense to leave the scene of an accident–especially one that you were fully or partially responsible for. Breaking the law and committing a hit-and-run carries severe consequences, particularly if injuries or fatalities occur. Knowing the legal obligations and potential penalties associated with leaving the scene is crucial […]
Surprising Child Safety Hazard: Dishwashers
As parents, we trust that the household appliances we rely on day in and day out are safe, but the unfortunate reality our product liability attorneys in Northern New Jersey know all too well is that many of our trusted appliances are incredibly dangerous for small children. While dishwashers are common fixtures in any household, […]
Can I Sue If I’m In A Car Crash With A Police Officer?
Being involved in a car accident can be a harrowing experience, especially when the other vehicle involved belongs to a police officer. In these situations, it’s natural to wonder about your rights and how liability will be determined, as well as whether you will be permitted to file a personal injury claim. At Buttafuoco & […]
Toxic Waste from Grumman-Navy Site Found Under Bethpage Park
This past April, 55-gallon drums filled with toxic chemicals were found buried under a park in Bethpage in Long Island, prompting outrage and increased cleanup efforts of the Grumman-Navy toxic plume. From the 1940s to the 1990s, aerospace manufacturer the Navy and Grumman (now Northrop Grumman) had a major manufacturing site in Bethpage, New York. […]