Charles Toutant

November 27, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lisa Rodriguez claimed that she experienced frequent sexual harassment, advances and flirtation from her longtime supervisor, Capt. Jose Pereira. On Nov. 21, an Essex County jury ordered Newark to pay her $250,000 and Pereira to pay her $1 million.

By Charles Toutant

3 minute read

November 27, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Irene Kim Asbury claims she was fired from Post Polak after she refused to falsely certify that the firm's client—Mario Kranjac, who was then mayor of Englewood Cliffs—had complied with a court order in litigation involving the town.

By Charles Toutant

5 minute read

November 26, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

The plaintiffs lawyer has similar suits pending against Berlin, Deptford, Mount Holly, Glassboro, Gloucester Township, Hamilton and Pennsauken.

By Charles Toutant

4 minute read

November 26, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, who has been a booster of Mangi's nomination, appears unwilling to give up the fight. “As long he remains a nominee, I will fight to get him confirmed,” Booker said. 

By Charles Toutant

6 minute read

November 25, 2024 | Law.com

"This outrageous verdict simply does not reflect the straightforward and uncontested facts of this case," a Walmart spokesperson said. "Accordingly, we will pursue all available remedies."

By Charles Toutant

4 minute read

November 15, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

"Knowing that the government wants to get you is a very weird feeling that most Americans don't have. But my clients have it all the time," immigration attorney Jason Scott Camilo said.

By Charles Toutant

6 minute read

November 14, 2024 | Law.com

The outcome of the union vote resulted in damages for the plaintiffs, including the increased operating costs and the diminished value of the hotel, the suit alleges.

By Charles Toutant

3 minute read

November 14, 2024 | Litigation Daily

New Jersey's law, passed in response to the murder of a federal judge's son, allows potential plaintiffs, including judges, police and child abuse investigators, to assign their claims to others. Critics say the law meant to protect judges has created a potential windfall for plaintiffs lawyers.

By Charles Toutant

7 minute read

November 13, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

A medical expert working for the defendant said the torn rotator cuff was the result of old age, rather than an accident-related injury, plaintiffs counsel said.

By Charles Toutant

2 minute read

November 12, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Markel Insurance Co., which has around $8 million in coverage, could be liable for the entire $30 million agreed to in the consent judgment because it was given a chance to tender its policy limits at the outset of the case but it was "just dismissive," John W. Baldante of Baldante & Rubenstein said.

By Charles Toutant

4 minute read