The Verdict Newsletter Spring 2017

Water Contamination in Massachusetts Communities

April 12, 2017

Chemicals found in firefighting foams are causing water contamination in communities around the country. For residents in Hyannis, Hyannisport and West Hyannisport, alarmingly elevated levels of PFOS and PFOA were found in their their wells. This lead Barnstable town officials to issue public advisories for the Hyannis water system on more than one occasion since…Read the article

Railroad Worker Injuries: Do You Need a FELA Cancer Lawyer?

December 14, 2017

CASE UPDATE Napoli Shkolnik PLLC FELA attorneys have filed a lawsuit against BNSF Railway (Burlington Northern Santa Fe) on behalf of two railroad workers in Texas. The two former employees suffered toxic exposures related to their on the job activities. When a worker suffers from an injury on the job, they have the right to…Read the article

Town of Wheatfield Put On Notice for Billion Dollar Lawsuit

January 30, 2017

Environmental Litigation attorney and Napoli Shkolnik Partner Louise Caro recently spoke to TWC News Buffalo regarding the impending Wheatfield lawsuit. As she explains the Town of Wheatfield has 30 days to respond to the filed notice of claims after which the lawsuit will be filed. The town will not be the only defendant named in…Read the article