Napoli Shkolnik successfully secured a $21.8 million verdict against Norfolk Southern in a toxic exposure case. The verdict was awarded to the estate of a long-time railroad worker who developed Acute Myeloid Leukemia after decades of exposure to diesel exhaust and creosote. 

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What Is FELA and Who Does It Protect? A Complete Guide for Railroad Workers 

June 10, 2026

Railroad work has long been one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. At the turn of the 20th century, the risks were staggering; in 1907 alone,...

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The Epstein Files Remind Us: Powerful Institutions Don’t Always Protect Survivors. Civil Law Does. 

June 3, 2026

By Marie Napoli, founding partner of Napoli Shkolnik, where she represents survivors of sexual abuse and other victims of institutional harm  The Department of Justice watchdog has opened an investigation into whether the government...

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Tariff Refund Lawsuits: Can Consumers Get Money Back After Unlawful Tariff Price Increases? 

May 28, 2026

When tariffs drive up prices, consumers often end up paying more at checkout. But what happens when those tariffs are later ruled unlawful? That question is now at...

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