Naked Cowboy and the Limits of Copyright
While we don’t often discuss intellectual property on the Buttafuoco & Associates blog, it’s an important aspect of the U.S. legal system. Intellectual property and trademark law play a crucial role in safeguarding many citizens’ creative and business assets, ensuring that their hard work is not exploited by others. In this article, we’ll discuss the […]
Tiger Mauls Man at Bronx Zoo
Zoos offer visitors the chance to see animals from around the world up close. However, many of these animals can be extremely dangerous, and we’ve heard incidents of zoo-goers climbing into pens, taunting animals, or otherwise putting themselves in dangerous situations with deadly animals. Not too long ago, a man jumped into the tiger enclosure […]
Semi-Truck Accidents Among the Worst in New Jersey
Semi-truck accidents are some of the most devastating on our roads and highways. Given the sheer size of these vehicles, on average about 72 feet long and weighing up to 40 tons when fully loaded, this is unsurprising. For context, a 2020 Honda Accord weighs 3,313 lbs., just over 1.5 tons. In other words, as […]
Skechers Shape Ups Lawsuit
Throughout the 2010s, Skechers Shape Ups shoes were among footwear’s most popular trends–touted by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Joe Montana to name a few. The sneakers’ popularity wasn’t just due to their fashionable look: Skechers claimed that its “toning shoes” could help people lose weight, achieve more toned legs and abs, and more. But […]
Surprise Medical Bills: What Are Your Rights?
Medical debt is a major problem in the United States. It’s one of the main things keeping many of our clients at Buttafuoco & Associates from getting their lives back on track after a major accident. In fact, 6% of adults in the United States owe over $1,000 in medical bills, while 1% of adults […]
Should Christians Sue for Personal Injuries?
It’s Monday, October 29th, 2012, and Hurricane Sandy is ravaging the east coast. You and your family heeded government warnings and evacuated your home on the South shore of Long Island, and now there is nothing to do but wait for it to end. The next day you return to your home, hoping it is […]
Energy Drink Lawsuits Point to Safety Issues and False Advertising
A decade ago, a class-action lawsuit against Red Bull accusing the manufacturer of false advertising was settled for $13 million. Anyone who had purchased a Red Bull between 2002 and 2014 was eligible to receive cash or free Red bull products. Since then, we’ve seen a variety of lawsuits against makers of energy drinks for […]
Is Defensive Medicine Driving Up Healthcare Costs?
At Buttafuoco & Associates, we often hear it stated as fact: the risk of frivolous lawsuits drives up the cost of health care. Or that malpractice lawsuits and premiums for malpractice insurance are squarely to blame for out-of-control healthcare costs. In reality, the malpractice system only makes up a fraction of healthcare costs in the […]
Dashboard “Infotainment” Displays: a Key Cause of Distracted Driving
If you’ve driven a car made in the last decade, you’ve likely noticed the presence of ever-larger touch screens on the dashboard. These dashboard displays may be convenient for directions and music choices, but they’re a huge part of the growing problem of distracted driving. The attorneys at Buttafuoco & Associates are deeply concerned about […]
Children’s Play Equipment Recalls: an Ongoing Cause for Concern
Swing sets, slides, jungle gyms, and forts are common features in backyards and playgrounds across America. Despite their popularity, over the years we have seen far too many disturbing recalled products of play equipment after it caused severe injuries. I’ll tell you more about the risks posed by this seemingly safe equipment by describing several […]
