Vindicated Ocean County Farmer Sues New Egypt Media Operator to Settle Online Beef
A New Egypt farmer seeks $20,000 in an Ocean County lawsuit over an alleged farm trespass dispute, online accusations and a criminal complaint.…
Mo Hill Admin Officials Lawyer Up as Silverton EMS Seeks Gag Order in Gas Theft Suit
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The discovery phase of Toms River Township’s lawsuit against Silverton First Aid Squad is pulling former members of the Maurice “Mo” Hill administration deeper into the case, with…
Islam Lawsuit Against United States Rejected by New Jersey Judge
A federal judge rejected Ibraheem Islam’s challenge to his 106-month gun and drug sentence, finding his ineffective-assistance claims did not warrant relief.…
Child’s Family Sues Casino Pier After Amusement Ride Incident Left Him With Permanent Injuries
A lawsuit filed against Casino Pier alleges a child suffered severe, permanent injuries while riding an amusement attraction in Seaside Heights, claiming the amusement park failed to properly maintain the ride and…
Jackson Township, Mayor Jennifer Kuhn Hit With Default in Employee Retaliation Lawsuit
Jackson Township, Mayor Jennifer Kuhn was placed in default after failing to respond to a retaliation lawsuit accusing township officials of targeting a code enforcement officer, though a judge later allowed the…
Children Seriously Injured After Howell Crash Sparks Lawsuit Over Dangerous Roadside Boulders
A lawsuit claims two children suffered permanent injuries after a crash at a Howell Township intersection sent their vehicle into large boulders that plaintiffs allege had long posed a known danger to…
Veteran Teaneck Cop Blows Whistle on Excessive Force, Retaliation in New Lawsuit
A Teaneck police officer who won a multimillion-dollar whistleblower verdict has filed a new lawsuit, alleging township officials retaliated against him again by suspending him just weeks before his landmark civil rights…
Teaneck Fire Truck Crash Sparks Lawsuit Alleging Driver’s Negligence Left Motorist Permanently Injured
A New Jersey man has filed a lawsuit against the Township of Teaneck, its fire department, and a firefighter, alleging he suffered permanent injuries after a fire truck struck his vehicle on…
Belleville Resident Sues School Board, Seeks to Void Nearly 200 Layoffs Over Closed-Door Meeting Claims
A Belleville resident has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn nearly 200 school layoffs, alleging the Board of Education intentionally moved a controversial meeting to a cramped venue to discourage public participation…
Army Wins Dismissal of Lawsuit Over Briefing Given to NJ Family After Soldier’s Suicide
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the parents of a New Jersey soldier who died by suicide in South Korea, ruling the court lacked jurisdiction over claims that the Army…
Federal Judge Rejects ICE Detainee’s Bid to Block Transfer From Elizabeth Detention Center
A federal judge dismissed a habeas petition filed by an ICE detainee seeking to prevent his transfer from the Elizabeth Detention Center, ruling the court lacked a legal basis to intervene. Elizabeth,…
Judge Tosses Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Livingston Police Department
A federal judge dismissed a wide-ranging civil rights lawsuit accusing the Livingston Police Department of constitutional violations, finding the complaint failed to state a legally viable claim. Newark, NJ – A federal…
Federal Judge Rejects NJ Sex Offender’s Bid to End Megan’s Law Registration, Parole Restrictions
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Hudson County man seeking to end his Megan’s Law registration and parole supervision for life, ruling the defendants are protected by legal immunity.…
NRA Joins High-Stakes Challenge to New Jersey’s One-Gun-a-Month Law After Federal Judge’s Ruling
A federal judge has allowed the National Rifle Association to join a constitutional lawsuit challenging New Jersey’s one-gun-a-month law, adding one of the nation’s largest gun rights organizations to the case. Camden,…
Six Flags Great Adventure Wins Key Court Ruling in Wild Safari Discrimination Lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed several claims in a lawsuit filed by two longtime Six Flags Great Adventure Safari employees who allege they were pushed out because of their age, narrowing the case…
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Alleging Unsafe Conditions at Picatinny Arsenal Military Housing
A federal judge dismissed a proposed class action accusing Balfour Beatty Military Housing and Carlisle/Picatinny Family Housing of providing unsafe living conditions at Picatinny Arsenal, though the plaintiffs may file an amended…
Judge Dismisses Ex-Teacher’s Sweeping Lawsuit Against Marlboro Schools, Township Officials
A federal judge has thrown out a former Marlboro Township special education teacher’s lawsuit accusing school administrators, township officials and others of retaliation, defamation and constitutional violations following her resignation. Newark, NJ…
Judge Drops Trump Case Challenging New Jersey’s Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge ruled that the U.S. government’s constitutional challenge to sanctuary city policies in Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Hoboken cannot move forward, dismissing the lawsuit against the municipalities. Newark, NJ…
Turnbach Secures Minimum Sentence for Woman Convicted of Killing Beloved Jersey Shore Restaurant Owner
A Seaside Park woman convicted in the drunken driving death of Shady Rest Restaurant owner Robert “Bob” Popovics was sentenced to the minimum five-year prison term allowed under New Jersey law. A…
Biden Appointed Judge Tosses Federal Lawsuit Against New Jersey Sanctuary Cities
A federal judge ruled the Justice Department cannot force Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson to change their local immigration policies because New Jersey’s statewide directive would remain in effect even if…
Pennsylvania Woman Sues Point Pleasant Beach, Jenkinson’s Boardwalk Over Fall Near Shore Attraction
A Pennsylvania woman claims a hazardous sidewalk condition near Jenkinson’s Boardwalk caused a fall that left her with severe and permanent injuries, according to a lawsuit filed in Ocean County. A visitor…
Ocean County GOP Chairman’s $250k Loan Default Lawsuit Heads to Settlement Conference in July
A lawsuit involving Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore, a disputed $250,000 loan, and allegations of offsetting business arrangements is back in Ocean County Superior Court after an appeals court overturned a…
Wildwood Beachgoer Run Over by Police Truck Files Lawsuit Against City, Officer
A Pennsylvania woman who was struck and trapped beneath a Wildwood police pickup truck while sunbathing on the beach has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence, reckless conduct, and serious permanent injuries. A…