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NANCY RUTIGLIANO, PLAINTIFF
vs.
VALLEY BUSINESS FORMS ET ALS., DEFENDANTS.
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Issues:
Private right of action.
Case Summary:
Nancy Rutigliano files suit against Valley Business Forms and other manufacturers and distributors of carbonyls carbon paper forms. Rutiliano contends that she developed a permanent medical condition after prolonged contact with a chemical used in the processing of the forms. She seeks damages from the manufacturers. Valley Business Forms responds with a motion for summary judgment.
Decision of lower jurisdiction:
This is the first judicial review of this case.
Outcome:
Rutigliano loses. The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey granted the company's motion for summary judgment and dismissed the case. The court ruled there was insufficient evidence to support Rutigliano's complaint.