Joseph Napoli (Attorney)

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/