N.J. Supreme Court Issues Major Ruling for Consumers
The New Jersey Supreme Court on Tuesday handed down a major victory for consumers injured by products made by foreign manufacturers. Ruling on an appeal briefed on behalf of the New Jersey Association for Justice by Jonathan Miller and Michael Galpern, of the Locks Law Firm, the court held that J. McIntyre Machinery Ltd. of Nottingham, U.K. may be held liable in New Jersey courts for defective products sold as part of a national distribution scheme. “This is a significant ruling in favor of the New Jersey residents and businesses because it ensures foreign companies must face their share of responsibility for injuries in the state stemming from their goods,” the firm stated in a release. The case is Nicastro v. McIntyre Machinery America Ltd, A-29-08.


