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August 21, 2024
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – August 2024 – New Jersey
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES New Jersey Case Summary Juan Polanvo Urena v A&D Freight Logistics, LLC, et. al. NO. A-23-2-21 New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division Decided: July 29, 2024 Background The deceased owned and operated Triple Star Transport, LLC, that transported materials through A&D Container Logistics, LLC when he was involved in a work accident… read more
June 21, 2024
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer Welcomes Michael N. Giacopelli and James M. Leety
We are pleased to announce that Attorneys Michael N. Giacopelli and James M. Leety have recently joined the firm. Mike comes to TT&H as a partner and member of the firm’s general liability practice group in the Hampton, NJ office. He concentrates his practice on products liability and general liability defense in the state and… read more
May 28, 2024
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer Welcomes James A. Cardenas and Elizabeth M. O’Connell to its Hampton, NJ Office
Thomas, Thomas & Hafer is pleased to announce that James A. Cardenas and Elizabeth M. O’Connell have joined the firm and will practice in the Hampton, NJ office. James A. Cardenas, a versatile and seasoned trial attorney, joins the firm as a partner. Jim has handled an extensive list of cases involving architectural and engineering… read more
April 19, 2024
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – April 2024 – New Jersey
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES New Jersey Case Summary Latshaw v. Lakewood Twp. Police Dep’t, No. A-3702-21 Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division Decided: March 25, 2024 Being paid while running errands may not be sufficient to establish that a petitioner was in the course and scope of employment. Background: The Petitioner was a dispatcher for… read more
February 19, 2024
eNotes: Workers’ Compensation – February 2024 – New Jersey
SIGNIFICANT CASE SUMMARIES New Jersey Case Summary Hughes v. Port Auth. of N.Y. & N.J. Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division No. A-1188-22 Decided: January 30, 2024 Appellate Courts will not disturb the well-reasoned findings of a Judge of Workers’ Compensation. Background The Petitioner suffered a cardiac injury during the course and scope of… read more