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New Jersey Secures Historic $2 Billion Settlement Over PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Contamination

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TRENTON, NJ – In a major environmental victory, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette have announced a record-breaking $2 billion settlement to address widespread contamination from toxic PFAS chemicals and other pollutants. This is the largest environmental settlement ever reached by a single U.S. state.

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Fair Lawn NJ Dispatcher Sues Police Department Over Alleged Pregnancy Discrimination and Hostile Work Environment

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FAIR LAWN, NJ — A former police dispatcher for the Fair Lawn Police Department has filed a lawsuit alleging pregnancy discrimination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment after notifying her supervisor of her pregnancy.

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Slippery Sheets & a Sudden Tumble: Guest Sues Teaneck Marriott Over Unexpected Bed Dive

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Teaneck NJ, a hotel stay is supposed to be relaxing… unless your sheets have other plans.

A woman is suing the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, claiming a wild tumble from a hotel bed left her bruised, battered, and bewildered — thanks to what she says were poorly placed or ill-fitting sheets that turned bedtime into a full-body wipeout.

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Former Saddle River Police Officer Files Harassment & Discrimination Lawsuit

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Saddle River NJ, a second female former Saddle River police officer has filed a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment, wrongful termination, and multiple forms of discrimination during her time with the borough’s police department.

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