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Jury Awards $14 Million to Woman Injured by Contaminated Ice Cream

3/29/2026

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Brandy Buckley of Brevard County was awarded $14 million after injuries from contaminated ice cream at Bruster's Ice Cream in Palm Bay, Florida.
In 2018, she swallowed metal nails and shards hidden in her dessert, requiring emergency surgery and causing permanent health issues, including infertility.
A 2019 lawsuit accused Bruster's of negligence in product safety, and a jury found the Bruster's franchise liable.

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Brandy Buckley of Brevard County was awarded $14 million after injuries from contaminated ice cream at Bruster's Ice Cream in Palm Bay, Florida.
In 2018, she swallowed metal nails and shards hidden in her dessert, requiring emergency surgery and causing permanent health issues, including infertility.
A 2019 lawsuit accused Bruster's of negligence in product safety, and a jury found the Bruster's franchise liable.