NJ Superior Court Appellate Division

Edariel Melendez v. New Jersey Dept. of Corrections - Legal Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a final administrative decision upholding a disciplinary finding against inmate Edariel Melendez for possession of a SIM card and a cell phone. The court found no basis to overturn the Department of Corrections' decision.

A.T. v. Arthur Montgomery - Lead Poisoning Case

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision granting summary judgment to a landlord in a lead poisoning case. The court found that the plaintiff's claims were dismissed due to insufficient evidence and procedural issues.

State of New Jersey v. Johnny Santiago - Criminal Procedure

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed an order suppressing a defendant's recorded statement, finding his waiver of Miranda rights was not knowing, intelligent, and voluntary. The court's decision is non-precedential and applies only to the parties involved.

Melick v. Melick - Post-Judgment Matrimonial Matter

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a Family Division order enforcing a 1997 Final Judgment of Divorce regarding the division of a 401K plan. The defendant appealed the enforcement of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) concerning his retirement assets, which had been rolled over into an IRA in 2010.

New Jersey v. Christian R. Deloach - Non-Precedential Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion affirming the denial of a motion for a new trial for Christian R. Deloach. The decision relates to a motion based on newly discovered evidence following previous convictions.

Honeywell International Inc. v. Satec Inc. - Environmental Remediation Dispute

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division reviewed a dispute between Honeywell International Inc. and Satec Inc. concerning environmental remediation obligations under a 2009 Settlement Agreement. The court affirmed, with modifications, an order that denied Satec's motion to compel arbitration for certain claims while also addressing Honeywell's cross-appeal regarding access and remediation.

Mar Acquisition Group LLC v Maurice Oparaji - Legal Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to vacate prior orders related to the specific performance of two real estate contracts. The case involves the sale of two properties in Newark.

State of New Jersey v. Joshua Simmons - Appellate Division Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division vacated orders compelling the production of a crime victim's mental health records. The court found the lower court abused its discretion by not notifying the victim and by making findings without reviewing the records. The case involves multiple indictments against Joshua Simmons.

L.A. v. E.K. - Child Relocation and Custody Case

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed a lower court's order granting a parent primary residence and permission to relocate with a child to Connecticut. The case involved child relocation and custody disputes between the parents.

New Jersey Solar Transition Case Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the Board of Public Utilities' denial of extension requests for solar energy projects under the Transition Incentive (TI) program. The court's decision impacts Ecological Systems, LLC and NJ Solar Power regarding their project timelines and eligibility.