Napoli Shkolnik Blog

An alleged victim of the iconic folk singer has come forward, alleging that Bob Dylan sexually abused her in 1965, when she was twelve years old. According to the woman’s lawyer, Dylan “lower[ed] her inhibitions with the object of sexually abusing her, which he did, coupled with the provision of drugs, alcohol, and threats of…Read the article

Paul J. Napoli and Hunter J. Shkolnik Honored by Best Lawyers in America® Nicholas R. Farnolo, Shayna E. Sacks, and Christopher L. Schnieders Also Recognized Best Lawyers in America® has honored five attorneys at Napoli Shkolnik PLLC as Best Lawyers in the areas of Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Personal Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs,…Read the article

On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Napoli Shkolnik remembers the devastating attacks on the World Trade Center and those whose lives were changed by the disaster. Paul Napoli is proud to have represented more than 11,000 first responders and rescue and recovery workers who became ill or were injured during the rescue, recovery, and debris…Read the article

When authorities rescued a 1-year-old child from a hot car in a shopping mall parking lot, he was “breathing heavily, sweating profusely, and at grave risk of death.” Several witnesses reported seeing a crying infant alone inside a car which was parked in a Manhasset shopping mall. Police had to break one of the vehicle’s…Read the article

The COVID-19 delta variant has cast a shadow over many plans for the long holiday weekend in September 2021. A fourth of travelers have changed their destinations, and many people have eschewed flying for driving. Our New York personal injury attorneys obtain the compensation injury victims need and deserve, whether they are close to home…Read the article

Amidst the devastation of the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, millions eagerly anticipated the arrival of a solution. Upon the creation and release of several COVID-19 vaccines, the world slowly regained a needed sense of normalcy. Despite this, plenty of questions, concerns, and even legal issues have been raised concerning these vaccinations. One of the most common…Read the article

In 2017, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared opioid addiction a public health emergency. With a reported 1.6 million people estimated to struggle with an opioid use disorder each year, this declaration was long overdue. The public calls for accountability for the opioid crisis. As the country struggles to overcome the epidemic,…Read the article

In Suffolk County, NY, Supreme Court Justice Jerry Garguilo has ordered Endo Pharmaceuticals and its attorneys, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer, to explain at a hearing on August 25 why they withheld critical evidence from the New York Attorney General and lawyers for Nassau and Suffolk County, who have sued Endo over its marketing of…Read the article

Lead is a heavy metal that is found in some paint, toys, and older buildings. Although the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act of 1971 has heavily restricted how lead is used in manufacturing and construction, it is still possible for individuals to become exposed to this hazardous substance. People can become poisoned by lead if…Read the article

Most people who suffer from abdominal hernias require a surgical procedure to repair the problem. The surgery heavily relies on a hernia mesh—a surgical implant. Studies show that nearly one-third of the people who undergo hernia surgeries experience some sort of complication.  Those experiencing severe difficulties should file an abdominal mesh lawsuit against specific mesh…Read the article