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Sarah Deagostino
D: (212) 912-3637  
sdeagostino@harrisbeach.com

Sarah H. DeAgostino

  Associate

(212) 912-3637
  sdeagostino@harrisbeach.com
  • With Ferreira v. City of Binghamton, New York Court of Appeals Preserves Public Duty Rule
  • Safe Sleep for Babies Act Prohibits Inclined Sleepers and Crib Bumpers
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission Penalizes Peloton for Reporting and Safety Failure
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Sarah focuses her practice in the area of mass torts and product liability. She is part of a team of experienced attorneys that represents manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, purchasers, property owners and other entities ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in defense of class actions, mass torts, and multidistrict litigation.

While in law school, Sarah previously served as an intern in the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General in the Consumer Fraud Prosecution Division as part of the American Bar Association’s Janet D. Steiger Fellowship. In that role she prepared research briefs and contributed to motions to dismiss and motions to stay in various cases and assisted in a multi-state lawsuit involving an auto manufacturer.  Prior to law school, Sarah worked as a paralegal for a law firm in Nashville, Tennessee.

During her time at the University of Notre Dame Law School, Sarah served as an extern for the Notre Dame Athletics Department in their Compliance Office. She also served as a teaching assistant for Professor John Nagle and was on the staff of the Notre Dame Journal of International & Comparative Law.

Professional and Civic

  • American Bar Association

Recognition

  • Faculty Award for Excellence, Products Liability, University of Notre Dame Law School
  • Best Speaker Award for Excellence, Legal Research and Writing II (Moot Court), University of Notre Dame Law School
  • Chapman & Cutler Transactional Law Competition, First Place

Legal Practices

Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation

Admissions

New Jersey

New York

University of Notre Dame Law School

JD 
2020
cum laude

Vanderbilt University

BA 
2014

Location

New York, NY Office
Insights
January 10, 2023

Consumer Product Safety Commission Penalizes Peloton for Reporting and Safety Failure

On January 5, 2023, Peloton agreed to pay a $19,065,000 civil penalty after recalling the Tread+ treadmill in May 2021.
June 8, 2022

Safe Sleep for Babies Act Prohibits Inclined Sleepers and Crib Bumpers

On May 16, President Biden signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act into law, less than two weeks after being passed by Congress.
April 1, 2022

FTC Steps Up Enforcement of Allegedly Deceptive Online Review Practices

Once a fairly loosely scrutinized space, online reviews have become an area of increased interest to and enforcement by the Federal Trade Co
March 25, 2022

With Ferreira v. City of Binghamton, New York Court of Appeals Preserves Public Duty Rule

It has long been the rule in New York State that in order to hold a municipality responsible for injuries that arise from its performance of
December 15, 2021

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Building A Road to Liability For Cryptocurrency Industry?

The newly signed bi-partisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) includes new regulations aimed directly at cryptocurrency overs
October 9, 2021

FTC’s New “Made in USA” Label Rule Goes Into Effect

Among other things, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is tasked with consumer protection, including pursuit and prosecution of false adve
May 14, 2021

No Good Deed Should Be Punished: Harris Beach Wins Summary Judgment Under Volunteer Protection Act

In Jeraci  v. Cooper et al., 2021 NY Slip Op 03025 (2d Dep’t May 12, 2021), the Appellate Division, Second Department of the New York State
March 5, 2021

Fifth Circuit Rejects and Remands Phthalate Limit Rule in Children’s Products Back to CPSC

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (the “CPSC”) is tasked with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associat
News
February 4, 2022

Peri Berger and Sarah DeAgostino Author Product Liability Piece for DRI For the Defense Publication

New York City attorneys Peri Berger and Sarah DeAgostino published a product liability article, “Uncertain Liability Landscape for UV Disinf
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January 29, 2020

Publication: Neutrality in the Modern World: Internet Regulation’s Impact on Economics and Society

All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 January 10, 2023
Consumer Product Safety Commission Penalizes Peloton for Reporting and Safety Failure
On January 5, 2023, Peloton agreed to pay a $19,065,000 civil penalty after recalling the Tread+ treadmill in May 2021....read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 June 8, 2022
Safe Sleep for Babies Act Prohibits Inclined Sleepers and Crib Bumpers
On May 16, President Biden signed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act into law, less than two weeks after being passed by Congress....read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 April 1, 2022
FTC Steps Up Enforcement of Allegedly Deceptive Online Review Practices
Once a fairly loosely scrutinized space, online reviews have become an area of increased interest to and enforcement by the Federal Trade Co...read more
All Insights, All Publications, Legal Alert |
 March 25, 2022
With Ferreira v. City of Binghamton, New York Court of Appeals Preserves Public Duty Rule
It has long been the rule in New York State that in order to hold a municipality responsible for injuries that arise from its performance of...read more
All Publications, Legal Alert |
 December 15, 2021
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Building A Road to Liability For Cryptocurrency Industry?
The newly signed bi-partisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (“IIJA”) includes new regulations aimed directly at cryptocurrency overs...read more
Legal Alert, All Insights, All Publications |
 October 9, 2021
FTC’s New “Made in USA” Label Rule Goes Into Effect
Among other things, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) is tasked with consumer protection, including pursuit and prosecution of false adve...read more
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Sarah H. DeAgostino

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D: (212) 912-3637
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Sarah Deagostino
https://www.harrisbeach.com/people/deagostino-sarah-h/

■ Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation Legal Practice

■ Profile

Sarah focuses her practice in the area of mass torts and product liability. She is part of a team of experienced attorneys that represents manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, purchasers, property owners and other entities ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in defense of class actions, mass torts, and multidistrict litigation.

While in law school, Sarah previously served as an intern in the Office of the New Jersey Attorney General in the Consumer Fraud Prosecution Division as part of the American Bar Association’s Janet D. Steiger Fellowship. In that role she prepared research briefs and contributed to motions to dismiss and motions to stay in various cases and assisted in a multi-state lawsuit involving an auto manufacturer.  Prior to law school, Sarah worked as a paralegal for a law firm in Nashville, Tennessee.

During her time at the University of Notre Dame Law School, Sarah served as an extern for the Notre Dame Athletics Department in their Compliance Office. She also served as a teaching assistant for Professor John Nagle and was on the staff of the Notre Dame Journal of International & Comparative Law.

■ Professional and Civic

  • American Bar Association

■ Admissions

  • Faculty Award for Excellence, Products Liability, University of Notre Dame Law School
  • Best Speaker Award for Excellence, Legal Research and Writing II (Moot Court), University of Notre Dame Law School
  • Chapman & Cutler Transactional Law Competition, First Place

■ Education

University of Notre Dame Law School
 ,JD
 ,2020
 ,cum laude
Vanderbilt University
 ,BA
 ,2014

Harris Beach and its subsidiaries provide a full range of legal and professional services for clients across New York state, as well as nationally and internationally. Harris Beach is among the country’s top law firms as ranked by The National Law Journal and is among the BTI Elite law firms based on in-depth interviews of more than 600 corporate counsel at the world’s largest and most influential companies. Our clients include Fortune 100 corporations, privately-held companies, emerging businesses, public sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and individuals. Principal industries we represent include education, energy, financial, food and beverage, health care, insurance, manufacturing, medical and life sciences, real estate developers, and state and local governments and authorities.

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Automotive and Vehicle Dealerships
Blockchain and Digital Assets 
Cannabis
Construction and Surety
Educational Institutions Higher Ed
Educational Institutions K-12
EMS and Fire Protection Providers
Energy
Financial Institutions and Capital Markets
Food and Beverage
Health Care
Industrial and Consumer Manufacturing
Medical and Life Sciences
Municipalities and Local Agencies
Nanotechnology
Photonics
Racing and Gaming
Real Estate Developers
Science and Technology
Telecommunications and Media
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
USA Collegiate Sports
Veterinary Medicine

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Diversity Compliance
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Employee Benefits
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Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
Government Compliance and Investigations
Health Law
Immigration Law
Insurance Coverage
Intellectual Property Law
International Trade Law
Internet Law
Labor and Employment Law
Mass Torts and Industry-Wide Litigation
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Product Liability and Comprehensive General Liability
Public Finance and Economic Development
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Residential Real Estate
Tax Law
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Wills, Trusts and Estates

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