New Research Supports Talc Ovarian Cancer Claims
For decades, victims have been filing lawsuits alleging that the talc in Johnson & Johnson baby powder caused their ovarian cancer. Even as accusations against the company have poured in, J&J has insisted that their product is safe, and that there is not sufficient research to demonstrate a link to cancer. New research shows otherwise. […]
Student Athletes and Cardiac Arrest: Rare but Devastating
Seemingly every year we hear the devastating news of a young athlete, often in high school or college, suffering a cardiac arrest. In recent years, the most high-profile case of this kind was Bronny, the son of basketball great Lebron James, who suffered cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California. The […]
Milk Contamination: an Ongoing Public Health Threat
Back in 2013, Buttafuoco & Associates published a blog about Price Chopper supermarkets’ recall of half-gallon paper cartons of milk that had been contaminated by a cleaning solution. Although the solution was used to clean milk processing equipment and Price Chopper claimed it was not harmful to humans or animals, the news was still concerning. […]
Tragic Boat Fires Are Often Preventable
On Thanksgiving Day 2012, a devastating boat fire near the Babylon Village Docks in Long Island left a 17-year-old with serious burns to his arms and face. The fire broke out in the early afternoon, and despite the quick response of the Babylon Fire Department, three boats were severely damaged. While the cause of the […]
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. […]