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In January 2024, Governor Murphy signed Bill A4723. This law requires New Jersey auto dealers to delete a consumer’s personal data from a vehicle in certain circumstances. The law, which became effective immediately, states: Whenever a motor vehicle dealer takes possession of a motor vehicle from a consumer for resale or lease, the motor vehicle dealer shall offer to delete the consumer’s personal information from the motor vehicle’s computer … [Read more...] about New Law: NJ Auto Dealers Must Delete Consumer’s Personal Data
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Supreme Court Eases Path for Discriminatory Transfer Claims
On April 17, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri. The Court ruled that under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employees who experience discriminatory job transfers don’t need to show that their harm was significant—only that there was some harm to their job conditions. The plaintiff, Jatonya Muldrow, was a sergeant in the St. Louis Police Department. She claimed her … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Eases Path for Discriminatory Transfer Claims
Injured in an Uber or Lyft Rideshare Accident in New Jersey?
With the growth of the rideshare industry, including companies such as Uber and Lyft, accidents are more prevalent than ever, especially in populated areas outside the New York City areas. In the event of a rideshare accident, injured parties should take the necessary steps they would in any type of motor vehicle accident. Namely, prioritize safety first. If there are injuries, immediately call 911 for help. Even if injuries seem minor, seeking … [Read more...] about Injured in an Uber or Lyft Rideshare Accident in New Jersey?
SPG Successfully Recovers Six (6)-Figure Payment in Additional Loss of Business Income Insurance for New Jersey Automobile Dealership
Kieran M. Dowling, of Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C. and the Auto Dealership Law Team successfully represented a Union County Automobile Dealership to recover unpaid loss of business income insurance under its policy. The dealership’s parts and services department had suffered a devastating fire, and the dealership filed an insurance claim to recoup the lost business income during the rebuild. The dealership’s insurance company, … [Read more...] about SPG Successfully Recovers Six (6)-Figure Payment in Additional Loss of Business Income Insurance for New Jersey Automobile Dealership
SPG Secures $235,000.00 Settlement in Assault and Excessive Force Civil Rights Lawsuit
Kieran M. Dowling of Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C. recently settled an assault and excessive force civil rights matter on behalf of a young man. The complaint alleged that multiple municipal police officers and a security guard assaulted the plaintiff after he left a local restaurant and bar. The plaintiff alleged that the police department’s body-worn camera footage depicted two police officers and a security guard tackling the … [Read more...] about SPG Secures $235,000.00 Settlement in Assault and Excessive Force Civil Rights Lawsuit
SPG Secures $320,000.00 Settlement for County Employee in Civil Rights Lawsuit
Kieran M. Dowling and Robert Woodruff of Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C. recently settled a civil rights matter on behalf of a female New Jersey county employee for the sum of $320,000.00. The complaint alleged that the plaintiff’s supervisor violated her free speech and freedom of association rights protected by Article 1 of the New Jersey State Constitution. The complaint also alleged that the supervisor, acting under color of law, … [Read more...] about SPG Secures $320,000.00 Settlement for County Employee in Civil Rights Lawsuit