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Some defendants in workplace discrimination suits still employed
In some workplace discrimination lawsuits filed by New Jersey state employees, records show that some of the defendants named in the suits still retain their old positions, even after the cases have been settled. Take the matter of one NJ Transit worker, who sued alleging that other employees subjected him to a hostile work environment…
Read MoreFormer Panera Employee Settles Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
Panera Bread restaurants are common throughout New Jersey, but a string of stores run by a particular franchisee in nearby states has recently been the subject of an employment discrimination lawsuit. Earlier this week, the two sides reached a settlement in the case, although the exact amount of the damages is unknown at present. The…
Read MoreMother seeks custody of child whom father brought to New Jersey
We have had many occasions to write on child removal cases before on our blog. In some of those cases, we noted the difficulty one parent faces in obtaining custody of a child when the other parent takes the child out of the country. In a reversal of those earlier stories, a case has developed…
Read MoreNew Jersey Corrections Officers Win Racial Discrimination Case
A New Jersey jury has recently found that two men who worked for the State Department of Corrections were the victims of racial discrimination. According to the plaintiffs’ evidence introduced at trial, the two officers were subjected to demeaning racial slurs from their supervisors, who also permitted inmates to participate in the verbal abuse. The…
Read MoreNew Jersey court denies ex-husband’s alimony modification request
Divorce settlements are meant to provide a fair arrangement for each spouse. As divorced couples know, however, certain changes can occur after the settlement becomes final that upset the initial balance of fairness. In the case of alimony, a subsequent modification may be available if one or both parties have experienced a substantial change in…
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