NJ Unfunded Mandate Council Did Not Have Authority to Void DWI Surcharge July 13, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson A local council in New Jersey charged with monitoring unfunded mandates from the state exceeded its authority when it negated...
New Jersey High Court Upholds Immunity for Paramedics in Infant’s Brain Injury Case June 30, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson In a unanimous opinion, the New Jersey Supreme Court has upheld lower court rulings that paramedics who attempted to intubate...
NJ High Court Blocks Double Recovery of Future PIP Medical Benefits May 12, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson New Jersey car accident victims cannot recover future medical expenses in a personal injury trial if the expenses do not...
New Jersey Public Schools May Be Held Vicariously Liable for Sexual Abuse March 20, 2026 By Andrew G. Simpson A New Jersey public school district may be held vicariously liable for sexual abuse by a teacher even if the...
Insurer Upheld in Declining to Defend Employer Against Injured Worker’s Lawsuit January 10, 2025 The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that an insurer had no duty to defend an insured employer against an...
Vacant Commercial Property Owners Face Sidewalk Liability: New Jersey Supreme Court June 17, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that all commercial landowners — including owners of vacant commercial lots — have...
High Court: E-Scooter Rider Hit by Car Not Eligible for No-Fault PIP Benefits May 15, 2024 By Andrew G. Simpson A man injured when he was hit by a car while he was operating a low speed Segway electric scooter...
New Jersey Supreme Court Rules Against Casino in COVID Business Interruption Case January 26, 2024 By Wayne Parry New Jersey’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that an Atlantic City casino is not entitled to payouts from business interruption insurance...
New Jersey Supreme Court: Workers’ Compensation Covers Commuting Employee’s Car Crash Injury November 27, 2023 By Jim Sams Typically, workers who are injured during their commute to work aren’t eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. The New Jersey Supreme...
New Jersey Supreme Court Backs Catholic School in Firing of Unwed, Pregnant Teacher August 15, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Roman Catholic school that fired a teacher who became...