Day: September 20, 2022

NJ Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Lost Profits Damages for New Businesses

NJ Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Lost Profits Damages for New Businesses

In Larry Schwartz v. Nicholas Menas, Esq. (A-54/55-20/085184) (Decided August 17, 2022), the Supreme Court of New Jersey rejected a per se ban on claims by new businesses for lost profits damages. According to the court, claims for lost profits damages are governed by the standard of reasonable certainty and