Courts & Litigation

J.R. v. Township of Long Hill Board of Education - Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a decision by the Commissioner of Education upholding a school board's finding that a student committed an act of harassment, intimidation, or bullying. The ruling concerns demeaning comments sent via Snapchat.

B9 Schoolhouse Owner, LLC v. Township of Franklin - Land Use Ordinance Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division heard an appeal concerning a township ordinance that retroactively applied new stormwater management regulations to pending development applications. The court reviewed the ordinance's validity and its conflict with the Municipal Land Use Law's time of application rule.

Peter Krassner v. Walmart - New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion affirming a trial court's judgment in favor of plaintiff Peter Krassner against Walmart. The case involved a personal injury sustained at a Walmart store, and this appeal addressed Walmart's challenges to the trial court's rulings on notice and jury instructions.

Jasper Frazier v. New Jersey Department of Corrections - Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a final agency decision by the Department of Corrections denying an inmate's claim for lost property. The court found the inmate failed to meet his burden to establish the decision was arbitrary, capricious, or unreasonable.

New Jersey Superior Court Opinion - In the Matter of Gregory Rindosh

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a Civil Service Commission decision upholding the removal of Gregory Rindosh from his fiscal analyst position. The court found no error in the Commission's adoption of the Administrative Law Judge's findings.

Burden v. Harrington - New Jersey Superior Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision denying plaintiffs' motion to lift a stay and file an amended complaint. The case involves claims against an underinsured motorist carrier following a motor vehicle accident.

Sufiyan v. Bondi - Asylum, Withholding, and CAT Denial Affirmed in Part

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a decision affirming the denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and CAT relief for Mohamed Irshan Mohamed Sufiyan. The court granted the petition in part, remanding to the BIA to determine eligibility for asylum and withholding absent the material support bar.

Jin v. City of New York - Qualified Immunity for False Arrest Claim

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, finding that New York City Police Officers are entitled to qualified immunity on a false arrest claim. The court determined there was arguable probable cause to arrest the plaintiff, Guo Hua Jin, for assault.

Sacaza v. City of New York - False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution Appeal

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's denial of summary judgment for NYPD Detective Michael Friedman in a false arrest and malicious prosecution case. The court found that arguable probable cause existed, granting the detective qualified immunity on federal claims.

GEICO v. Mayzenberg - Insurance No-Fault Benefits Dispute

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a district court judgment in favor of GEICO in GEICO v. Mayzenberg. The court remanded the case after the New York Court of Appeals clarified that an insurer cannot deny no-fault benefits based solely on alleged professional misconduct not involving the ceding of control to an unlicensed party.