Baratta v. Deer Haven, LLC, L-3682-09; Law Division, Essex County; opinion by Rothschild, J.S.C.; decided September 8, 2011; approved for publication July 12, 2013. DDS No. 113-0641 [13 pp.]

The issue in this case is whether it is possible under New Jersey law for defendants to assert a counterclaim against plaintiffs because plaintiffs sued to recoup their investment in the defendants' enterprise.