Attorneys Robert B. Woodruff and Kieran M. Dowling recently settled an employment matter on behalf of a police officer for the sum of $275,000.00. The police officer was unlawfully denied his civil rights of freedom of speech, freedom to associate, and freedom to vote. Because of the plaintiff police officer’s political affiliations, the defendants retaliated against him by denying him promotions and professional training. The defendants … [Read more...] about Civil Rights and Employment Attorneys Settle Civil Rights Suit on Behalf of Police Officer for $275,000
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Employment Discrimination Attorneys Settle Discrimination Claim
Attorneys Robert B. Woodruff and Kieran M. Dowling settled an employment matter on behalf of a white Italian American and retired veteran who worked as a foreman for the Elizabeth Board of Education (the “EBOE”). The plaintiff foreman alleged the EBOE removed him from his position as its eighteen-year electrical foreman because of his ethnicity and replaced him with Hispanic employees who possessed far less electrical experience but received … [Read more...] about Employment Discrimination Attorneys Settle Discrimination Claim
New Jersey Business Law Attorneys
At Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P. C., our team of New Jersey business law attorneys handles a variety of commercial matters for large and small businesses and individuals throughout the state. General Business Counseling The business law lawyers at Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C., routinely counsel our business clients on an “as-needed” basis. We field calls almost daily from our business clients on personnel issues, … [Read more...] about New Jersey Business Law Attorneys
New Jersey Inadequate Security Attorneys
No one willingly invites crime to his business or home. However, for some, crime can be a foreseeable risk at based on the type of business and manner of operations, and crime rate in the area. A store, mall, or parking lot with inadequate security could lead to citizens being subject to crimes that were otherwise preventable. Businesses and individuals are legally required to keep those who are lawfully on their property safe from harm. If … [Read more...] about New Jersey Inadequate Security Attorneys
NEW JERSEY CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENTS ATTORNEYS
New Jersey construction site accidents often result in devastating and permanent injuries to workers or persons at the site. Injuries sustained by a victim of a construction site accident may entitle the injured worker to compensation. For instance, if the owner or general contractor did not exercise reasonable care or comply with safety regulations, the injured worker may have a cause of action against them. There are many ways workers and … [Read more...] about NEW JERSEY CONSTRUCTION SITE ACCIDENTS ATTORNEYS
NEW JERSEY SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common personal injury claims. Property owners in New Jersey are under a duty to exercise reasonable care to make their property safe for others. When a responsible person fails to remove or warn of a dangerous condition on a property, resulting in a fall with injuries, experienced New Jersey slip and fall accident attorneys can help you get the compensation owed to you. New Jersey Slip and Fall … [Read more...] about NEW JERSEY SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS