Woman wins $14M judgment after eating ice cream with metal nails
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- Brandy Buckley, a Florida woman, was awarded a $14 million judgment after unknowingly swallowing metal nails and shards hidden inside a butter pecan ice cream from Bruster’s Ice Cream shop in Palm Bay in 2018.
- The metal objects caused severe and permanent injuries to Buckley’s head, neck, limbs, and nervous system, resulting in significant scarring, disfigurement, and ongoing neurological damage.
- Buckley and her husband claim the injuries deprived them of the ability to have additional children, leading to substantial medical bills, lost income, and reduced future earning potential.
- The lawsuit accused Bruster’s corporate entities of failing to ensure product safety, citing a breakdown in their ice cream making process that allowed contaminated products to reach customers.
- A jury awarded $14 million in damages, reflecting the severity of Buckley’s injuries, with legal experts noting the judgment was justified given the life-altering consequences of the incident.
