New Jersey Attorney General News

New Jersey Sues 8 Pollution Sites to Force Cleanups

New Jersey announced eight new lawsuits and other action against what it says are companies and individuals who’ve failed to clean up pollutants at sites across the state, the attorney general and top environmental official said Thursday. The suits are …

New Jersey AG’s Office Can’t Use County’s Insurance to Cover Tort Judgment

The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office can’t rely on a county’s insurance to cover judgment against a public entity facing tort claims, New Jersey’s Appellate Division has ruled. This comes after an Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office (OCPO) detective was driving …

New Jersey Files Lawsuit Against Trenton, Utility Over Water

New Jersey’s attorney general and environmental protection department have announced a lawsuit against Trenton and its water utility calling for improvements to the city’s water system, including reducing the risk of lead and pathogens in drinking water. The suit announced …