Joseph Napoli (Attorney)

Gingerbread houses, gum drops, and candy canes. Eggnog, hot chocolate, and apple cider. Baking sugar cookies at Grandma’s house. Cutting open a Yule Ham. Smells like the holidays! But there’s one thing that can be easy to forget in all the hustle and bustle of holiday anticipation: food allergies. With the office holiday parties and… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/tips-for-having-a-food-allergy-safe-holiday/

Zantac And Cancer: The Popular Antacid Found to Have a Known Carcinogen for Possibly Decades If you’re reaching for that heartburn medication during all this holiday eating, watch out! Recent headlines have been exposing the popular antacid Zantac for having a possible link to cancer after investigations by the FDA detected ‘unacceptable amounts’ of a… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/heartburn-and-the-holidays-zantacs-link-to-cancer/

Shopping online is far preferable to riding in a one-horse open sleigh. It is also just about as risky. A recent study suggests that Amazon has become an online flea market where there is almost no corporate oversight. Out of 4,000 dangerous products identified in this study, about half of them were toys and other… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/watch-out-for-dangerous-toys/

If you are one of the millions of Americans who will be traveling during the holidays, you know how important it is to prepare. Whether by car, bus, train, or plane, you can never be too prepared. If you are traveling by car, make sure your vehicle is up to date on maintenance. Even if… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/tips-for-traveling-during-the-holidays/

Preparing for the holidays usually means shopping, booking flights, and dusting off the festive ornaments and holiday lights to turn your home into a winter wonderland. But one area of holiday preparation that is often over looked involves the invisible organisms that invade our homes and make us sick. Germs! Let’s dive a little deeper… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/how-to-have-a-germ-free-holiday/

Fatal Pedestrian Accident in East Harlem, New York A toddler is dead, and his mother is seriously injured, after a speeding pickup struck them as they crossed the street. The wreck accident occurred near the intersection of 116th Street and First Avenue in East Harlem. A 59-year-old-man, whose name was not released, struck a woman… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/what-to-do-in-a-hit-and-run/

Numerous homes were flooded with raw sewage over Thanksgiving weekend in Queens, New York. While Christmas and New Year’s approach, the City leaves residents with questions unanswered and homes still contaminated with hazardous waste. The sewage filled homes in South Jamaica and South Ozone Park destroying everything it touched, including boilers, heating systems, and irreplaceable… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/queens-sewage-disaster-residents-deserve-answers-action/

Personal injury lawyers are experts in the legal field who have their primary focus on representing people who have been injured in some way through no real fault of their own. They provide an important connection between the legal support of law proceedings and individuals whose lives have been turned upside down due to an… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/personal-injury-lawyer-what-to-look-for-is-one-needed/

An Indiana hospital recently sent a letter to over 1,100 patients which said that unsafe practices placed them at risk for HIV, hepatitis, and other serious infections. Officials at Goshen Hospital told patients that a surgical technician failed to properly clean instruments for several months. However, the hospital insisted the actual illness risk was “extremely… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/dirty-surgical-tools-sicken-hundreds/

The Food and Drug Administration told over a dozen companies to stop selling cannabidiol-infused food products and stop making inflated health claims about their products. CBD is a non-psychoactive marijuana ingredient which has medicinal properties. Yet the FDA has only approved one CBD product. Epidiolex treats some rare forms of childhood epilepsy. Other CBD products,… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/possible-fda-crackdown-against-cbd-products/

Earlier this month, an “artic outbreak” brought record-breaking cold weather and snow across the U.S. from the Midwest to the East Coast and up through New England. It even went as far south as the upper coast of Texas, where temperatures dropped around 40 degrees over one 24-hour period. In Buffalo, New York, the 8.2… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/how-to-prepare-your-pets-for-winter/

Last month, the US Food And Drug Administration released draft guidance called “Breast Implants- Certain Labeling Recommendations to Improve Patient Communication” that included various recommendations to ensure that patients receiving saline and silicone gel-filled breast implants were completely informed about the product and its risks. The draft guidance recommends a boxed warning, the strongest FDA… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/fda-breast-implant-cancer-risk/

Dr. Wilson Asfora made millions of dollars performing unnecessary surgeries, including one that paralyzed a man, according to federal prosecutors at the Department of Justice. The criminal allegations come in the wake of a $20 million settlement in a related whistle blower action. According to court documents, Dr. Asfora routinely performed “excessive” and “quite aggressive”… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/doj-south-dakota-neurosurgeon-performed-unnecessary-service/

Vitamin E acetate is one culprit named in the recent U.S. outbreak of vaping related lung injuries across 46 states and one US territory. The Center for Disease Control reports there have been 2,172 vaping related lung illness and injury cases and 43 vaping related deaths. Vitamin E acetate is a chemical found in illicit… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/vaping-related-injuries-deaths-linked-to-specific-chemical/

Most people who have a driver’s license and who drive a motor vehicle understand that you need to have insurance coverage in order to legally drive a vehicle on the roads. This insurance is to protect yourself as well as other drives and personal or public property in the event you are in an accident… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/understanding-no-fault-insurance/

We all hope that we or our loved ones will never be in a serious auto accident, but unfortunately the odds are stacked against us and most drivers will be in some sort of accident while driving at some point in their lives. Whether you are the one at fault or not and whether you… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/10-things-to-do-immediately-after-an-auto-accident/

The men and women who serve in the military make many sacrifices for the sake of keeping their fellow Americans safe. During times of war there are many dangers that these brave men and women face, and many affects that will follow them for the rest of their lives once they return home. One side… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/3m-military-earplugs-lawsuit/

Medical malpractice claims, along with their counterpart cases of personal injury suits, usually arise when someone in the medical or health care field fails to do due diligence as outlined in their job. When they fail to properly perform their job, they do not do their job to provide accurate, competent and proper care, and as a result of this the patient… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/7-reasons-a-medical-malpractice-attorney-is-necessary/

You have heard and likely seen firsthand the far-reaching effects of the vaping craze. What started off as a novelty thing that only a small niche percentage of the population was interested in has now come to be one of the biggest crazes to hit today. Vaping has taken over and has exploded into a… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/more-states-move-to-ban-or-limit-access-to-vaping-products/

A Philadelphia jury ordered Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals to pay $8 billion in a drug-induced gynecomastia matter.  26-year-old Nicholas Murray developed abnormally large breasts in 2003. He had been taking Risperdal, an antipsychotic drug, to control his autism spectrum disorder symptoms. In a statement, J&J said it would appeal the “grossly disproportionate” award.… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/major-win-for-dangerous-drug-victims/

Excitement fills the autumn air for everyone around this time of year. Halloween begins the holiday season, and whether you’re giving candy or getting candy this year, we all play a part in ensuring that this Halloween is safe and fun. The average number of fatalities annually on October 31st is nearly double the average… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/a-guide-to-halloween-safety-for-parents-and-kids/

It’s finally Fall! ‘Tis the season of pumpkin spice, sweaters, and…the flu. You are probably already preparing for Halloween, but are you prepared for the fever, sore throat, and body aches? The October 2019 to May 2020 flu season could be a severe one. It has already resulted in hospitalizations and the death of a… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/the-2019-to-2020-flu-season-has-begun/

Napoli Shkolnik PLLC is happy to announce that our client Cuyahoga County, one of the bellwether plaintiffs in the National Opioid Litigation, has reached a landmark $265 million settlement against four of the key players responsible for the opioid epidemic. This settlement, on behalf of our client Cuyahoga County, Ohio, as well as Summit County,… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/firm-obtains-landmark-settlement-federal-opioid-litigation/

Sexual harassment, especially when it takes place in the workplace, can make you feel like you have no reasonable resources to turn to. Some victims are afraid to speak up and even fear their employer may reprimand them if they report an offense. However, there are specific laws that require employers to acknowledge and resolve… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/how-to-file-a-sexual-harassment-claim-in-new-york/

Recently, the United States Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal regarding a pizza ordering website which was not accessible to blind people. But the issues in this case go far beyond the victory to disabled people. In January 2019, a lower appeals court ruled that Domino’s Pizza and other retailers must make their websites… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/what-is-the-dominos-website-case-really-about/

If you’ve been the victim of a car accident, you know that the damages usually go beyond needing a few auto repairs. You may sustain injuries that take weeks or even months to recover from, which can impact your career, family, and other obligations. You may even experience psychological or emotional damage. The stress of… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/5-steps-for-filing-a-car-accident-lawsuit-in-new-york/

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s voluntary blood pressure drug recall continues as Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited announced it is expanding its nationwide recall to include two blood pressure medications that were found to contain trace amounts of a potential cancer-causing carcinogen. The two medications are 3 lots of Losartan Potassium Tablets USP and 2 lots… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/two-more-blood-pressure-drugs-added-to-ongoing-fda-recall/

If people use this phrase to describe undocumented residents, and they intend to “demean, humiliate or harass a person,” New York City officials may asses a fine of up to $250,000. A related prohibition applies to anyone who threatens to call immigration officials, if the party has a “discriminatory motive.” Words have power in court… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/it-may-be-a-crime-to-say-illegal-alien-in-nyc/

Denise and Ian Feltham paid thousands of dollars for a dream vacation rental which did not exist. The law protects victims like these, and that protection often comes from some unexpected places. The couple responded to an Airbnb ad for a vacation rental in Spain. But the person who posted the ad apparently harvested pictures… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/couple-loses-12k-in-airbnb-scam/

On Monday, the NFL announced that Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been suspended without pay for the remainder of the season due to “unnecessary roughness.” This is the longest discipline for an on-field exploit in NFL history, as it includes all postseason games as well. This suspension came directly after the Raiders versus Colts… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/vontaze-burfict-season-long-nfl-suspension/

A recent study determined that mammograms are more successful at discovering breast cancer in high risk men than in average risk women. This study was groundbreaking as it is the first study on mammography for men. This study is crucial as male breast cancer has not received the same attention and research as women breast… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/breast-cancer-mammograms-highly-effective-for-high-risk-men/

Earlier this month, the New York Nail Salon (NYC) Workers Association organized a speak-out protesting on-going abuses against salon workers in front of New York City chain Envy Nails’s Bronx location. Around 40 women showed up and spoke out against the injustices they face as salon workers, single mothers, and immigrants. They told stories of… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/nyc-nail-salon-workers-changes-in-an-abusive-industry/

When you board an airplane, what rights do you have, and what rules can the airline impose? Latisha Rowe said that an American Airlines crew told her to cover her strapless romper, or she could not fly from Jamaica to Miami. Dr. Rowe, who wrapped herself in a blanket to board the plane, later took… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/appropriate-airline-attire-and-passenger-rights/

Incoming New York City Housing Authority Director Gregory Russ faces a number of challenges, including serious problems with lead poisoning which have existed since at least 2012. Over 400,000 people live in NYCHA’s 176,000 units, making this Authority by far the largest such organization in the country. For now, Russ and Bart Schwartz, whom a… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/new-nycha-head-faces-daunting-problems/

JUUL is in danger of being fined after the US Food and Drug administration sent a warning letter to the company on Monday addressing the company’s marketing tactics. The company, who is currently the leading manufacturer of e-cigarettes, markets their product as a safer alternative to smoking, a claim that when made without evidence that… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/pressure-increases-on-vaping-companies-after-recent-deaths/

Twenty-two people were hospitalized after a two-story wooden deck collapsed in Wildwood, New Jersey on Saturday. The debris from the decks trapped and injured a number of people, including children and an infant. As of Sunday, two victims remain hospitalized. The incident occurred at around 6 p.m. at an older condominium building on the 200… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/twenty-two-injured-in-new-jersey-deck-collapse/

Unless you have been living under a rock or have been lost to civilization for the last few years, you have at least heard of the Me Too Movement and have likely heard at least some of the scandals that have been brought to light. But what is this movement really about? What are its goals?… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/the-metoo-movement-from-a-mans-perspective/

Napoli Shkolnik PLLC Files Groundbreaking Class Action Lawsuit Against United Behavioral Health on Behalf of Providers Filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, the class action complaint alleges that the nation’s largest health insurer, United Behavioral Health, wrongfully denied mental health and substance use disorder claims by putting profits… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/huge-class-action-filed-against-united-behavioral-health/

Traumatic brain injury can include a range of injuries to the head and brain including the most common type of injury- a concussion. Brain injuries can come from any number of causes such as falls, impacts, blunt trauma to the head, or a violent attack. Unfortunately, almost all causes for a concussion of other TBI… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/traumatic-brain-injuries-football-season-and-brain-health/

You Are What You Eat High sodium and low potassium diets may contribute to teenage depression, according to a new study. This finding may impact both patients and providers. Such a diet indicates many processed foods and few fresh fruits and vegetables. Researchers at the University of Alabama-Birmingham found a conclusive link between depression and… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/fast-food-teens-and-depression/

While forecasting tools have come a long way and we have much better methods for predicting hurricane paths, which keep improving year after year, people are still at great risk from the ferocity of tropical storms and hurricanes. One major risk is due to the fact that people continue to build along the coastline in… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/hurrican-preparedness-tips-facts-to-dos/

If you have been online, watched the TV, read the newspaper, or been out and about in your local community at all over the last few years, you have likely at least heard of the MeToo Movement. Taking the world by storm a few years ago, the undertones of this movement have been building for… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/the-metoo-movement-a-womans-perspective/

The former Arrow regular is just starting the road to sobriety, and the veteran actor has successfully stayed on that path for thirty-five years. In 2018, a combination of “depression, anxiety, alcoholism, & addiction” forced Haynes into a California hospital. Yet he describes his recovery as “the most beautiful struggle I’ve ever had to go… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/colton-haynes-dylan-mcdermott-share-their-addiction-story/

“Insurance fraud occurs when an insurance company, agent, adjuster or consumer commits a deliberate deception in order to obtain an illegitimate gain. It can occur during the process of buying, using, selling or underwriting insurance. Insurance fraud may fall into different categories from individuals committing fraud against consumers to individuals committing fraud against insurance companies.… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/what-you-need-to-know-about-insurance-fraud/

Water contamination continues to plague every corner of the United States. A notable water contamination is the Flint Water Crisis, which involves lead exposure.    Napoli Shkolnik client Art Schaap’s dairy farm located in southeastern New Mexico continues to be devastated by a different type of environmental pollution. More specifically, traces of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/napoli-shkolnik-works-on-pfas-case-in-new-mexico/

Many families enjoy camping out during the warm weather months, and if you are planning on a trip to the campground, there are many tips that you can follow to ensure your safety during a fun-filled adventure in the great outdoors! From food to fire to activities to travel it is important to do everything… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/having-a-safe-and-fun-time-at-a-campground/

Personal injury law, which is also known as tort law, allows someone to pursue legal action against another party that caused bodily harm (medical malpractice lawsuit) or some sort of injury or damages to the individual. There are many different types of situations that can lead up to a personal injury case, although not all… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/understanding-medical-malpractice-lawsuits/

In a move which ended years of financial and other squabbles, on July 29, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed into law a bill to extend 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund eligibility and payments for the next seventy-three years. Prior to the reauthorization, Senators had voted 97 to 2 to reauthorize the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/fdny-firefighter-comments-on-9-11-vcf-extension/

Summer is the time for family vacations and grand travel adventures but it is important to take the time to plan for the trip and make all arrangements and necessary preparations. Here are some of the things you should be keeping in mind while preparing for that big vacation, road trip, plane trip, or other… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/essential-summer-travel-planning-tips/

What You Need to Know Before It’s Too Late Some jobs are inherently more risky than others. Firefighters and Miners, for example, have a high probability of injury and death than your typical office worker. Even still, every occupation carries a certain amount of risk. Even occupations that you would think are low risk have… https://www.napolilaw.com/article/high-risk-occupations/