Winters v. North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue, A-45 September Term 2010; Supreme Court; per curiam opinion; dissent by Albin, J; decided September 13, 2012. On appeal from the Appellate Division. DDS No. 33-1-xxxx [46 pp.]

In this matter, the court considers whether a plaintiff, who was removed from public employment after positing a claim of employer retaliation in a civil service disciplinary proceeding, should be barred from pursuing a subsequent Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) action also alleging retaliation.