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Prefiled Civil Justice Bills
January 20, 2012The following pieces of legislation were prefiled for introduction for the new legislative session, which officially began on January 10th. Please contact NJCJI if you would like additional information about any of the following: Summary New Bill # Old Bill # Sponsors Extends $50 million cap on appeal bonds in civil actions to all More »
Read More »Lawsuit Abuse: Now Affecting Your Child’s Future
February 2, 2012We already know that lawsuit abuse impacts access to healthcare, insurance costs, and (if you live in New Jersey) your ability to profit from driving under the influence. But a new study suggests that frivolous litigation may have extended its reach to the playground as well.
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February 3, 2012Assemblyman Herb Conaway, chair of the Assembly Health and Senior Services Committee, reintroduced legislation granting civil immunity for certain volunteer physicians, nonprofit clinics, and federally qualified health centers.
Read More »NJCJI Applauds Passage of Bill Requiring Study of NJ’s Looming Physician Shortage
February 13, 2012The State Senate unanimously passed S-173, sponsored by Senator Robert Singer, which would require the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) to conduct a study of New Jersey’s looming doctor shortage.
Read More »A dirty secret the Kiddie Kollege nightmare left behind
February 23, 2012In 2006, children at a South Jersey daycare facility played freely. Then state inspectors informed them that their facility existed on a heavily contaminated former thermometer factory. A class action lawsuit against the building’s owners, as well as local, county, and state government entities found all parties liable.
Read More »Read NJCJI’s letter-to-the-editor in the Times of Trenton
February 27, 2012Advocating for traffic changes might be more helpful Carl Wilkins’ family suffered an unspeakable nightmare when their loved one was tragically struck and killed after a double hit-and-run incident. The family’s attorney has indicated that they intend to sue NJ Transit, the state of New Jersey and Ewing Township for his death, along with the More »
Read More »NJCJI Statement on NJ Supreme Court Decision in Kendall v. Roche
February 27, 20125-1 decision will allow case to proceed, despite concerns regarding statute of limitations, FDA’s approval TRENTON, N.J. – Marcus Rayner, president of the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute, issued the following statement regarding the state Supreme Court’s decision in Kendall v. Roche:
Read More »2014 Legislative Agenda
January 17, 2014New Jersey’s businesses face a stagnant economy coupled with high business costs, but our members know that New Jersey’s economy is taking another serious hit – from excessive litigation. During the 2014 legislative session the New Jersey Civil Justice Institute will advocate for legislation that ensures that New Jersey’s civil justice system treats all parties More »
Read More »Amending New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act
January 16, 2014New Jersey’ antiquated Consumer Fraud Act allows lawsuits of questionable merit to be filed in New Jersey, burdening our courts with matters like Read More »
Cap Appeal Bonds for all Defendants
January 15, 2014Defendants, like plaintiffs, deserve to appeal a trial court decision they believe is unfair. Unlike plaintiffs, defendants in New Jersey must pre-pay to do so.
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