Hunter Shkolnik, Partner at Napoli Shkolnik, was recently featured in a POLITICO article, where he emphasized the importance of defending the civil justice system and protecting the consumers who rely on it. The article examines how Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s criticism of the pharmaceutical and food industries has led to unexpected alliances between consumer advocates, plaintiffs' lawyers, and certain factions within the GOP, challenging traditional political dynamics.

As an experienced trial lawyer, Hunter noted, “It’s always good to allow injured people to sue…but the goal of what is being done is to scare people and stop them from administering important vaccines to children.”

A Strategic Approach to Accountability

Hunter stresses the importance of balancing the protection of individual rights with the need to ensure public safety. These guiding principles remain central to Hunter and his team when navigating the practical and legal complexities of pursuing health and safety-related claims. Read the full story on POLITICO here.