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Jay B. Bohn, Esq., at Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C. successfully defended a client’s property rights in his home. A court affirmed the client’s right to sell his home for its fair market value. This was contested by the municipality, which claimed the property, which had formerly been an affordable housing unit, remained one. Under New Jersey’s landmark Mount Laurel Doctrine, municipal zoning ordinances must provide a realistic … [Read more...] about Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C. Helps Client Avoid Town’s Taking Away His Home
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Can You Sue a New Jersey Insurance Company for Bad Faith Conduct?
Most insurance companies in New Jersey and their employees are honest businesspeople. However, sometimes insureds butt heads with their business, homeowners’ or auto insurance company. The claims process is taking too long or the adjuster does not return phone calls. Or maybe the company denied the claim or made a low-ball offer. If you feel the insurance company treated you unfairly, can you sue a New Jersey insurance company for bad faith … [Read more...] about Can You Sue a New Jersey Insurance Company for Bad Faith Conduct?
Attorneys from Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P. C., Attend Annual Charity Golf Tournament for the Support of St. Bartholomew’s Church in Scotch Plains, N. J.
Attorneys from Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P. C., took part in and donated to the 10th annual Carl V. Sicola Charity Golf Classic at the Maplewood, N. J., Country Club on May 9th, 2022. Carl graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in 1962. He was a police officer in Scotch Plains for 27 years, retiring as a detective in 1995. Carl was a devoted parishioner of St. Bartholomew’s and a supporter of St. Bartholomew’s … [Read more...] about Attorneys from Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P. C., Attend Annual Charity Golf Tournament for the Support of St. Bartholomew’s Church in Scotch Plains, N. J.
Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in New Jersey
Companies in various industries in New Jersey frequently include arbitration agreements in their contracts with employees, vendors and/or customers. Binding arbitration agreements are found in construction contracts, sales agreements, service agreements, employment contracts, and brokerage account agreements, to name a few. As a result, extensive case law has developed regarding the enforcement of arbitration agreements in New … [Read more...] about Enforcement of Arbitration Agreements in New Jersey
School Employee’s Law Against Discrimination Claim Settled for $397,500
Robert Woodruff and Kieran M. Dowling of Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C., recently settled an employment matter on behalf of a gay, white female, high school athletic director for the sum of $397,500.00. The plaintiff supervised approximately 136 employees. Her duties included the hiring of coaches. The complaint, which alleged violations of New Jersey’s Law Against Discrimination, alleged when a new principal (who was male and African … [Read more...] about School Employee’s Law Against Discrimination Claim Settled for $397,500
School District’s Business Administrator Settles Conscientious Employee Protection Act violation case for $125,000
Robert Woodruff and Kieran M. Dowling of Schiller, Pittenger & Galvin, P.C., settled an employment matter on behalf of the business administrator for a local school district for $125,000.00. The plaintiff was hired to stabilize the district’s budget and to lift the district out of its financial hole. These problems led to State oversight and auditing. Plaintiff attempted to halt the administration’s unlawful practices. However, the … [Read more...] about School District’s Business Administrator Settles Conscientious Employee Protection Act violation case for $125,000