Courts & Litigation

Shaul Moshe Sugar v. David Pollack - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's order compelling arbitration in the case of Shaul Moshe Sugar v. David Pollack. The dispute involves a joint venture for a real estate project in Indiana.

State of New Jersey v. Dashawn T. Carrillo - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion in State of New Jersey v. Dashawn T. Carrillo. The case involves an appeal from a conviction for unlawful possession of a handgun, stemming from a vehicle stop based on a disputed shooting investigation.

State of New Jersey v. David D. Martinez - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of State of New Jersey v. David D. Martinez. The defendant was convicted of felony murder, armed robbery, conspiracy, and weapons offenses, and sentenced to thirty years in prison. The appeal raises issues regarding lesser-included offense instructions and the admissibility of lay-opinion testimony.

DCPP v. A.T. - Guardianship of C.J. III

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued an opinion in DCPP v. A.T., concerning the termination of parental rights for a minor, C.J. III. The parents are appealing the trial court's judgment, arguing deficiencies in the court's analysis regarding the child's best interests and the harm caused by termination.

Ottmann v. Hanlon - Business Dispute Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed most trial court orders in the business dispute between Robert Ottmann and Christopher Hanlon. However, the appellate court reversed the dismissal of a claim based on res judicata, finding the issue regarding a K-1 tax form arose after prior litigation.

Save A Lot v. S. Morales (WCAB) - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reviewed a decision by the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board affirming a penalty and attorney's fees against Save A Lot for failing to timely pay medical expenses. The court affirmed the Board's order, finding the employer liable for penalties and fees.

S. Donahue v. DHS (SCSC) - Commonwealth Court Case

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the State Civil Service Commission's decision to dismiss Sean Donahue's appeal. The court found the appeal was untimely filed and lacked sufficient allegations of discrimination. The case involved claims of discrimination based on political opinion, religion, national origin, and age, as well as misuse of bilingual requirements in hiring.

T.A. Skinger v. Mercer County TCB - Tax Sale Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in T.A. Skinger v. Mercer County TCB, affirming a lower court's decision to deny an objection to a tax sale. The court found that proper notice was provided to the appellant regarding the sale of her property.

C. Puleo v. UCBR - Unemployment Compensation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a decision dismissing an unemployment compensation appeal as untimely. The court found that the claimant's appeal was filed after the 15-day deadline stipulated by Section 501(e) of the Unemployment Compensation Law.

In re: Appeal of Cresheim Valley Realty Co. LP - Pennsylvania Historic Designation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the Philadelphia Historical Commission's designation of a property as historic. The owner argued the designation would create a default event under their mortgage agreement and violated due process.