When someone is injured in a car accident here in Essex County, they have a right to pursue compensation for the treatment of their injuries, lost wages and some of the other effects of the accident. This is done with a personal injury claim against a negligent driver...
Civil Litigation
Ocean Grove organization discriminates against lesbian couple
When people think about modern day discrimination issues here in New Jersey, they will often think of instances of employers discriminating in the workplace and in the hiring process. While it is certainly illegal for employers to discriminate against protected...
Makers of ‘Pink Slime’ blame ABC for the layoff of 700 workers
It is difficult to stay in business in New Jersey, or anywhere else in the country, without ever entering into a dispute. This might be a problem with a competitor, supplier, customer or any other person or entity the business comes into contact with. Often, it is...
Macy’s tells Martha Stewart: contract breach not a good thing
New Jersey businesses usually like to resolve their disputes out of court. By utilizing alternative dispute resolution methods, like mediation and arbitration, businesses and corporations can avoid costly court fees and negative publicity. However, sometimes avoiding...
New Jersey developer is denied open records request
When New Jersey businesses are entangled in complicated disputes and litigation, it can feel like nobody wins. Because of this, it is often preferable to handle things byway of arbitration instead. However, sometimes litigation is the only way to resolve a dispute...
New Jersey infant sicken by dog food spurs federal lawsuit
A New Jersey infant was among at least 14 people, in nine states and Canada, who became ill after coming into contact with dog food recently. The 2-month-old child reportedly became very ill in April and spent several days hospitalized after coming into contact with a...
Court says contract means cardiologist can’t sue employer
Many New Jersey residents are likely aware of the case involving a Maryland cardiologist who allegedly implanted unnecessary stents in as many as 369 patients. Many of the lawsuits involving these allegations are ongoing, but the doctor, Mark Midei, has lost his...
New Jersey ‘Housewives’ cast member settles contract breach suit
New Jersey business owners know that it is very difficult to completely avoid every possible dispute and still stay in business. What is important, rather, is to handle disputes well. Often, an experienced business litigation attorney can negotiate resolutions outside...
Breach of contract claims made against jailed former Hoboken mayor
Breach of contract claims can be levied against all kinds of people, including politicians. Three people are accusing a former New Jersey mayor of breach of contract. They argue former Hoboken mayor Peter Cammarano failed to pay them back $70,000 in loans and services...
Real estate dispute may cause Monmouth Park investor to pull out
It seems relations between the state of New Jersey and a well-known real estate investor have soured, putting a deal to lease Monmouth Park race track in jeopardy. The investor is now claiming the state has changed the terms of the parties' pre-lease memorandum of...

