A New Jersey appeals court recently addressed whether municipalities can charge fees for designated handicapped parking spaces on residential streets. In Dial Inc. v. City of Passaic, the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court upheld an ordinance that imposes an annual fee of $50 for a disabled person
Disability discrimination suits pursuant to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination and the Americans With Disabilities Act are increasingly common. A recent decision by a New Jersey district judge highlights when employers are obligated to make reasonable accommodations. The Facts of the Case In Fronczkiewicz v. Magellan Health Services, Inc.,
The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court recently ruled that an Essex County sheriff’s officer was entitled to accidental disability benefits after being pierced with a hypodermic needle when attempting to take a suspect into custody. The court concluded that the Board of Trustees of the Police and
In a recent workers’ compensation case involving a municipal employee, the Appellate Division clarified the requirements for obtaining temporary disability benefits. Johnson v. Hamilton Township particularly addressed the medical evidence required for temporary as opposed to permanent disability under New Jersey law. The Facts of the Case Michael P. Johnson
