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In January 2022, Governor Murphy signed into law the New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA). The IFCA lets persons who make uninsured motorist/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) claims sue for bad faith conduct by New Jersey auto insurance companies. The IFCA enables persons who make UM/UIM claims to sue their insurance carrier in three situations: When the insurance carrier “unreasonably” denies a claim for coverage or benefits; … [Read more...] about Bad Faith Conduct by New Jersey Auto Insurance Companies to Be Punished
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Oppressed Minority Shareholder Statute
Unfortunately, shareholders in small corporations, often family-run businesses, can have shareholder disputes that result in bruised egos and hurt feelings. Shareholders can make claims of mismanagement. Minority shareholders may have very little say in the day-to-day operation of the business. They may feel the controlling shareholders are abusing their authority by failing to pay dividends or by paying themselves overly generous salaries, … [Read more...] about Oppressed Minority Shareholder Statute
NADA Show 2022
Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C., New Jersey Auto Dealer Attorneys Attend the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention in Las Vegas, NV Attorneys Craig Heller, Ted Schiller, Joe Fuirita, and Tom Russomano (pictured below), attended the NADA Show 2022, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The convention took place on March 10th through March 13th. The NADA Show 2022 is the automobile industry’s premier trade show. Its expo, … [Read more...] about NADA Show 2022
Appellate Division Says Equitable Subrogation Not Precluded by New Lender’s Actual Knowledge of Intervening Mortgage
The typical loan used to finance the purchase of a home is secured by a mortgage. If the homeowner defaults in the repayment of the loan, the lender can foreclose the mortgage and ultimately secure a judicial sale of the property. If the property is subject to a second mortgage, say for a home equity line of credit, that lender will only get paid if any proceeds from the sale are left over after the debt to the holder of the first mortgage is … [Read more...] about Appellate Division Says Equitable Subrogation Not Precluded by New Lender’s Actual Knowledge of Intervening Mortgage
Whistleblower Case Settles for $175,000 Payment Plus Five Months Terminal Leave
Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C., successfully represented a Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office forensic investigator who suffered employment retaliation due to his reporting of investigative techniques by other law enforcement officers that were improper and violated applicable guidelines. The case was brought pursuant to the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA). The client remained employed throughout the litigation. Following … [Read more...] about Whistleblower Case Settles for $175,000 Payment Plus Five Months Terminal Leave
$230,000 Settlement for Motor Vehicle Accident
Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C., represented a 57 year old male who suffered a back injury, requiring surgery, in a motor vehicle accident. He has made a relatively good recovery from his injuries. … [Read more...] about $230,000 Settlement for Motor Vehicle Accident