Chad Jordan, a first-time horse buyer from New Jersey, suffered severe and permanent injuries after being bucked off an Arabian horse named Pyxy Ali, which he purchased from Sweet Haven Farms in Pedricktown. The lawsuit alleges that the farm failed to disclose the horse’s dangerous history and health issues, including back pain and a tendency to bolt, which had previously caused injuries to others. Despite being told the horse could support Jordan’s weight, experts testified that Ali was too small and weak for him, making the incident foreseeable.

A recent appellate court ruling determined that Sweet Haven Farms had a legal duty to disclose the horse’s known dangerous behaviors and health problems before the sale. While New Jersey law generally protects horse sellers from liability under the Equestrian Activity Liability Act, it does not shield them from misrepresenting an animal’s condition. The lawsuit is ongoing, with Jordan seeking damages and attorney fees for the catastrophic injuries he sustained.