The New Jersey Appellate Division has held that it is the perception of a worker’s belonging to a protected class (not that the worker is actually a member of a protected class) that triggers standing to bring a Law Against Discrimination (LAD) claim, as held in a published decision Cowher v. Carson & Roberts, A-4014-10. In [...]
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Most have likely heard the warnings about employers “googling” or looking up online profiles of prospective employees. However, did you know that your social media posts can come back to haunt you in a lawsuit or court proceeding? If you think you’re protected because of your privacy settings, you’re mistaken. People involved in personal injury cases [...]
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A police officer injured by a schizophrenic after a traffic stop brought suit against her attacker seeking coverage under her attacker’s homeowner’s insurance policy. The Appellate Division ruled that the homeowner’s insurance company was required to provide coverage for the police officer’s injuries. On May 13, 2007, plaintiff Patrolwoman Carmen Colon and Patrolman Daniel Battista [...]
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