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Wayne NJ, a William Paterson University professor is suing the school, claiming that officials lost his rare fossil collection, which was later discarded in a landfill.
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Pompton Lakes NJ, a Pompton Lakes couple has filed a lawsuit against the borough and Fire Chief Dennis Dakake, alleging a pattern of volatile behavior, bullying, and racist remarks.
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Garfield NJ,the city of Garfield has announced that it will take Dow Chemical Company and several other corporations to court, claiming they are responsible for contaminating the city’s drinking water. The lawsuit alleges that Dow, Vibrantz Corporation (formerly Ferro), Vulcan Materials, and other unnamed companies “designed, advertised, manufactured, marketed, distributed, stored, and/or sold 1,4-dioxane with the knowledge that this toxic compound would be released into the environment even when used as directed and intended.” Furthermore, the suit claims these companies failed to warn users about the dangers associated with the chemical.
If someone has been injured in an accident and is considering a personal injury lawsuit, it’s important to understand the factors that could influence the outcome of your case. One essential aspect to be aware of is contributory negligence, a legal principle that can significantly impact your ability to recover damages.
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Trenton NJ, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs (“Division”) announced today that Verizon New Jersey, Inc. (“Verizon”) finalized a settlement agreement resolving the Division’s investigation into whether the company violated New Jersey’s consumer protection laws in connection with the marketing and sale of its Fios services.
Continue reading Hear Me Now: Verizon Settles Unlawful Business Practices Lawsuit Over Fios Services
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Englewood Cliffs NJ, this story is about a lawyer who works for a New Jersey municipality Englewood Cliffs ,suing the newly elected mayor and his two council running mates who won the Nov 2023 election.
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A car accident can be life-altering, primarily when a reckless driver causes it. In the aftermath of a collision, focusing on your recovery and well-being is crucial. However, it’s also essential to understand your rights and the process of seeking compensation if you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence. This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step approach to help you secure the proper compensation after being hit by a reckless driver.
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Filing a lawsuit is an important decision that requires careful consideration. It can be a long and complex process, but with the right preparation and strategy, you can ensure that your case has the best chance of success. Knowing what factors to consider when planning your lawsuit will help you set yourself up for victory in court. It’s important to do your due diligence and make sure you are prepared in order for the odds of success to be in your favor.
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When someone is injured due to the negligence of another person or entity, it can be a difficult and stressful time. The last thing the injured person wants to worry about is dealing with their legal rights and options for seeking justice. It’s important to understand your rights after an injury caused by negligence so that you can take steps toward finding remedy and closure.
Continue reading Have You Or A Loved One Been Injured Due To Negligence? Here’s What To Do About It
Mesothelioma is a truly nasty condition that has been sadly brought on by asbestos poisoning. It involves the growth of malignant tumors in the lungs, abdominal area, or heart all caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers. Sadly, this has happened far too much.
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Life has many challenges some of which you can handle on your own and others that might require professional interventions to resolve. Some issues related to personal injuries at work, head-on collisions, real estate transfers, and acquisition, starting a business, child custody issues, divorce matters, lawsuits, and the aftermath of a grisly road accident all require legal assistance. Lawyers are very important people in our society and they can help us resolve any legal challenge we encounter at any point in our lifetime. It is often argued that lawyers are expensive but failure to involve one can be more costly so always consult one when the need arises. This is why getting the appropriate legal guidance can make your case easier:
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Personal injury involves more than just physical wounds; it may lead to emotional trauma, long-term health complications, and financial losses. Understandably, you want to learn about the legal process so you can earn your deserved settlement.
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There are many ways through which you can be injured. Car accidents are the most common kind of personal injuries currently. Regardless of how much experience you have as a driver, you can never completely avoid the inevitable. Accidents happen every time. They happen on the road, at work, in the streets, and even on residential or commercial property.
Continue reading How to Make Sure You Win a Personal Injury Case
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Ridgewood NJ, In July 2018, after a fire occurred in a classroom at the district’s Willard Elementary School. A subsequent inspection of a “smart plug” installations identified other similar devices at Willard and Orchard Elementary School that exhibited heat damage leading the district to promptly remove the devices in August 2018.
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Ridgewood NJ, looks like the Ridgewood blog was not the only one with unanswered questions about the fighting incident that took place at Stevens and Brookside fields. We recently observed that the ,
“Ridgewood High School “ANTI BULLYING POLICY” was adapted in 2016 , it has very clear rolls for students , parents and staff, While the kids involved in the incident have gotten all the attention , the little public information that is available about the incident and what led up to the incident would lead anyone to suspect the Ridgewood High School anti bullying policy , despite years of finger wagging was not followed and it appears that not only were students documented to be in violation of the policy but clearly so were some staff and parents .”
https://theridgewoodblog.net/so-the-question-remains-for-the-ridgewood-school-system-who-knew-when-did-they-know-and-why-did-they-not-act/
After an investigation of the incident the Ridgewood Police charged a 14-year-old with aggravated assault and simple assault. The 16-year-old was charged with simple assault.
Which all let us to ask , “who knew ,when did they know and why did they not act?”
Looks like we were not alone Fort Lee attorney Rosemarie Arnold delivered two notices of intent to Ridgewood High School on Thursday stating that the parents of a 16-year-old boy intend to sue the Board of Education, high school principal Thomas Gorman and superintendent Daniel Fishbein because they allegedly violated their own policies regarding bullying and social media, sounds just like our article .
According to their website the Law Offices Rosemarie Arnold is based in Fort Lee Law and represents clients In New Jersey And New York. On their website they claim , ” we are a strong voice for victims of negligence.”
Aronold seems to go after big cases an is not afraid of a little attention. On her home page it states, “Our law firm receives significant attention in professional publications and major media outlets due to our success in high-profile cases.”
In the notice Arnold claims that the Ridgewood High School “did not implement proper social media and bullying policies and procedures’ .The notice also accuses Ridgewood High School of “not enforcing the meager policies they had in existence — therefore, students knew there were no penalties for violation of the policies, creating a culture of unrelenting bullying and harassment.”
Arnold went even further by accusing the school and district officials of a cover up, “to protect the school’s reputation and the reputation of the child of a teacher in the district.”
Arnold has also filed suit against SNAP Inc., the Delaware-based parent of Snapchat, as well as 47 unidentified students who “instigated, incited, aided or abetted and filmed the beating of the victim.”