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APPELLATE DIVISION UPHOLDS MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR JUDGMENT IN MMA FIGHTER’S SHED RX CONTAMINATION CASE.
Cockerill, Craig & Moore, LLC partner Jeffrey S. Craig worked with Howard Jacobs to vindicate and obtain compensation for Yoel Romero whose rise in MMC rankings was detoured by contamination of a Gold Star supplement he took as part of his training regimen. Gold Star’s SHED RX product was contaminated with a banned substance causing Romero to fail a screening. Finding that Gold Star violated New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act a trial court awarded a multi-million dollar judgment. The Appellate Division reviewed the judgment and upheld the trial court in part, modified one aspect of the judgment, and remanded a third category of damages for further consideration. The modified award now totals $12,450,000 with the potential for that to be increased to compensate Romero for harm to his reputation. Yoel Romero v. Gold Star Distribution, LLC d/b/a Gold Star Performance Products, A-0379-20 New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division decided June 24, 2020.
What leads to a slip and fall injury?
Not only can slip and fall injuries leave you with severe head and spine complications, but you can also struggle to know who was at fault. Knowing how these incidents happen is important for anyone struggling to recover after a fall. Unsafe conditions According to...
What is the average cost of an SCI?
Spinal cord injuries are serious no matter how minor the damage. The effects of one range from numbness and tingling at the extremities all the way to full-body paralysis. This severity requires rapid attention, which may result in costly surgeries, long hospital...
Know how to handle the aftermath of a car crash
Getting into a collision is often a disorienting experience. However, there are several steps that people need to take after the accident. Even a minor collision can result in injuries. According to Nerd Wallet, drivers should ask if any of their passengers incurred...
What should I do after a dog bite?
Dogs can add much love and enjoyment to a person's life. However, when a dog is dangerous or the owner lacks responsibility, a dog can also cause major injuries. These injuries often require medical attention to prevent more serious effects. The Cleveland Clinic...
LESSON TWO: DOES AN SIU REFERRAL TRIGGER A LITIGATION HOLD – WHY IT SHOULD
See Lesson One HERE I like thunder; I don’t know why so many people fear it. After many hours on weekends, after school, and summer days and evenings lugging golf clubs as a caddy – they had metal shafts and heads back then – I came to appreciate thunder as a...
Casino Lending: Following the Rules Gives Harrah’s a Win
In the heavily regulated casino industry following the magnitude of rules often seems like a burden that increases costs and gets in the way. But Harrah’s was rewarded with an important win on Friday when the New Jersey Appellate Division, the intermediate appellate...
Why You Should Examine Your Will Before a Divorce
When you are getting divorced, you will probably have to deal with how to divide your property when your divorce ends. You should also think about how your property might be distributed if you die before your divorce is finished or if you fail to change the provisions...
Everything You Need to Know about Boating Accident Claims
People go out on the water to relax and have fun. Unfortunately, a good time can easily turn bad when dangerous conditions are in place. If you’ve been in a boating accident, an experienced NJ attorney can help you navigate the waters ahead. Common Causes of Boating...
Believe You Lost Your Job because you Filed a Complaint against your employer? What to do next
If your employer has unlawfully fired you, you have the right to file a wrongful termination lawsuit. This lawsuit can help you recoup money or receive unemployment benefits while you look for a new job. Our Woodbury employment attorneys can help you navigate the...