Sorry, the Stomach Virus is Not a Disability Under NJ Discrimination Law

James Riconda worked for US Foods, Inc. as a warehouse selector for about two years before he was fired. A few days prior to his termination, Riconda became ill and exhibited symptoms of the stomach flu. Riconda informed his supervisor, who allowed him to take a break, but his symptoms continued to worsen. At the […]

NJ Minor’s Amputation Case Against Construction Site Survives Appeal

  In Cortes v. Garrard Construction Group, Inc., et al., the New Jersey Appellate Court held that the property owner, tenant, general contractor, and workers on a construction site could potentially be liable for the injury of a minor that occurred onsite. Two sixteen-year-old boys were walking around a shopping center and saw lights on […]

Independent Contractor or Employee?

The New Jersey Appellate Division recently held that The Courier-Post was not vicariously liable for the actions of its independent contractor. The independent contractor was involved in a vehicle collision, and as a result, the other driver tried to argue that The Courier-Post was vicariously liable since the independent contractor was delivering papers for The […]

What’s in that Waiver?

A recently decided case from the New Jersey Appellate Division analyzed the waiver form a trampoline park requires before customers and their children are permitted to enter.  A father electronically signed a waiver form for his son to play at the SkyZone Indoor Trampoline Park.  The waiver contained standard provisions that SkyZone would not be […]