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New Jersey Judge Rejects Prisoner’s Bid to Overturn 20-Year Carjacking Sentence as Late

Newark, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a New Jersey inmate’s attempt to overturn his 20-year prison sentence for carjacking and firearm offenses, ruling the challenge came years after the legal…

Federal Judge Keeps New Jersey Car Dealership Class Action in Federal Court

NEWARK, N.J. — A federal judge denied a request to send a proposed class action lawsuit against two New Jersey car dealerships back to state court, allowing the case to proceed in…

Feud Between Jackson Mayor and Code Enforcement Dept. Began After Mayor Cited for Failing to Register as Landlord, Suit Claims

Code enforcement officer alleges harassment, discipline after citing council president, now mayor, Jennifer L. Kuhn Jackson Township, NJ – A lawsuit filed in Ocean County Superior Court lays out a detailed series…

Judge weighs jurisdiction fight in New Jersey UnitedHealth lawsuit as remand battle unfolds

Dispute centers on whether federal court has authority over healthcare coalition’s claims. Newark, NJ – A federal judge is considering whether a lawsuit involving major health insurers should remain in federal court…

Federal judge tosses Mahwah man’s lawsuit over 2024 arrest

A pro se complaint alleging misconduct by police, a judge, and others was dismissed after federal review. Newark, NJ – A federal judge in New Jersey has dismissed a wide-ranging civil lawsuit…

Judge weighs federal liability in Edison Job Corps injury lawsuit tied to dock incident

A New Jersey case examines whether the U.S. government can be held responsible for a workplace injury. Newark, NJ – A federal lawsuit stemming from a workplace injury at the Edison Job…

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Lawsuit Claiming Misconduct in Murder Investigation Against Paterson Police Kicked Out of Court

A federal court ruled the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence tying police agencies to alleged constitutional violations. Newark, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a New…

Former 27-year faculty member at Thomas Jefferson University wins discrimination suit

Court finds no evidence of racial or national origin bias in claims brought by former faculty member PHILADELPHIA, PA – A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled in favor of Thomas Jefferson…

Federal judge allows transgender discrimination lawsuit against Amazon in New Jersey

Judge denies motions to dismiss in case of transgender security officer alleging workplace harassment at Amazon’s PNE-5 facility TRENTON, NJ – A New Jersey federal judge has ruled that a discrimination lawsuit…

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Federal judge rules partly in favor of Baltimore City in firefighter discrimination suit

BALTIMORE, MD – A federal judge has issued a split decision in a long-running employment discrimination case brought by Baltimore firefighter-paramedic Daniel Edwards against the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore. The…

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Judge tosses false arrest suit by convicted felon after 2015 NYPD stop

NEW YORK, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by convicted felon Timmy Wallace, who accused New York City and several police officers of false arrest and…

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Judge trims fraud claims in Chinese textile companies’ U.S. trade dispute

New York, NY – A federal judge in Manhattan has issued a split ruling in an international contract dispute between three Chinese textile manufacturers and several American fashion importers linked to the…

Judge denies Phillipsburg officer’s bid to toss excessive force lawsuit

Trenton, NJ – A federal judge has rejected a motion for summary judgment filed by Phillipsburg Patrolman William Lance and the Phillipsburg Police Department, allowing a civil rights lawsuit by Edward Howard…

McGuckin off the hook as federal judge allows discrimination case against Jackson mayor Kuhn to proceed

Judge Quraishi’s ruling narrows but does not end the Jackson Township free speech case TRENTON, N.J. – A federal judge has partially dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by a Jackson Township…

Newark judge shuts down bid to overturn New Jersey wiretap case

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has denied a state prisoner’s attempt to undo his New Jersey convictions tied to a large drug-trafficking operation, rejecting arguments that appellate courts mishandled key facts…

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Judge tosses Bergen County man’s “right to travel” lawsuit after Leonia traffic stop

NEWARK, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by two New Jersey residents who claimed their constitutional rights were violated when their vehicle was stopped and towed in Leonia…

Jackson Township Sued After Code Enforcement Officer Strikes Bicyclist Then Flees Scene

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Jackson man injured in a 2023 crash involving a township vehicle has filed a civil lawsuit against the Township of Jackson, its Code Enforcement Department, and GEICO…

Jackson Township Mayor Kuhn faces lawsuits, workplace harassment claims, resignations, and backlash

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Jackson Township Mayor Jennifer Kuhn claims she is just holding employees in town hall accountable and providing transparencies, but lawsuits, employee complaints, and a $2,000,000 settlement with the…

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Civil rights trial set to begin in Syracuse man’s false arrest and unlawful search case

SYRACUSE, NY – A long-running civil rights lawsuit alleging false arrest, unlawful search, and malicious prosecution by Syracuse police and Onondaga County officials is set to go to trial next week, marking…

Federal judge rejects nursing home’s lawsuit against RFK, Jr.

ALBANY, NY – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Hudson Valley rehabilitation center seeking to overturn federal monetary penalties imposed for noncompliance with Medicare requirements, rejecting claims that…

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