Napoli Shkolnik Blog

Slip and fall accidents affect people across the United States every year, and can cause serious harm to those young and old alike. Typically involving negligence – most often that of the property owner where the slip and fall happens – consider the three top causes of slip and fall accident in the U.S.– Spills…Read the article

During a recent airplane crash, an “out of control” Learjet toppled into several cars and buildings during a crash landing at a Carlstadt airport. Federal investigators have yet to determine fault, but Jim Silliman with the National Transportation Safety Board indicated that winds gusting up to 30mph may have been responsible. In fact, based on…Read the article

Brooklyn native Paul Clark was arrested, found guilty and sentenced to 25 years to life for the 1980 murder of a cab driver. Clark says that he has been suffering in silence and innocence until he found out that the detective who arrested him moonlighted as a Mafia hit man. Mob Cop Stephen Caracappa, and…Read the article

Stryker is one of the largest medical device and equipment manufacturing companies in the world, and is responsible for the creation of the Stryker Accolade. The Accolade (there are a number of different Accolade models, including the Accolade TMZF Plus and Accolade II, both of which have been recalled) refers to a hip stem. A…Read the article

Environmental associate Tate J. Kunkle will be a featured lecturer at the upcoming 2017 New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) CLE Toxic Tort Litigation seminar. Along with other faculty members who include litigators and experts, Mr. Kunkle will outline the skills necessary to demonstrate causation and harm. Speakers will also analyze recent claims and industry…Read the article

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo directed the New York State Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Health (DOH) expand their ongoing investigations of the Wheatfield landfill’s potential of having contaminated nearby residential properties. This means that the DEC and town of Wheatfield will include both soil and groundwater testing in surrounding residential properties to see…Read the article

Online scams are becoming a popular way for swindlers to take advantage of unsuspecting victims, taking everything from cash to identities. Here are some tips for recognizing and protecting yourself from online scams: Know How to Recognize an Online Scam  There are a number of clues that an online offer or opportunity may very well…Read the article

City alderman from Manchester, New Hampshire voted on Tuesday to authorize the city solicitor to partner with Napoli Shkolnik to represent the city in litigation against pharmaceutical companies that aggressively marketed and distributed prescription opioids.  This litigation is being led by Napoli Shkolnik attorneys Paul J. Napoli, Joseph L. Ciaccio and Salvatore C. Badala. Napoli…Read the article

In April 2016 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the need for stronger heart problem warnings on the diabetes drug saxagliptin, sold under the names Onglyza  and Kombigleze XR. A 2015  internal study conducted by the pharmaceutical companies themselves did find an increased for hospitalization for heart failure after saxagliptin use. A previous FDA bulletin…Read the article

Uncovering The Truth About Opioid Abuse Napoli Shkolnik PLLC is proud to announce that it has been retained by Nassau County to assist the County in a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies that aggressively marketed and distributed prescription opiates. The litigation will be spearheaded by Paul J. Napoli, Salvatore C. Badala, Paul B. Maslo, and Joseph…Read the article