Cases
Cases
August 25, 2015
In the matter of Stacey Scott v. Alpha Rapid Engineering Solutions, LLC, Christopher Foerster, individually and in his corporate capacity, et al.,Docket No: DC-8806-14, The Hon. David H. Ironson, J.S.C., conducted a proof hearing on the issue of damages inclusive of legal fees and costs, and found our hourly rates to be fair and reasonable, and awarded the firm legal fees based on such an hourly rate. November 22, 2013
In the matter of L.P. v. City of Camden Board of Education, et al., Civil Action No.: 2:12-cv-06889-NLH-KMW, The Hon. Noel L. Hillman, U.S.M.J., United States District Court, Camden District, conducted an intensive fee application and found our hourly rates to be fair and reasonable, and awarded the firm legal fees based on such an hourly rate. September 30, 2013
In the matter of Cleotilde Zuniga V. Katz Cardiomedical Centers, et al., Docket No: UNN-L-1816-09, the Hon. Mark Ciarrocca, J.S.C. conducted a proof hearing on the issue of damages inclusive of legal fees and costs, and awarded legal fees and costs based upon our hourly rates as fair and reasonable. May 13, 2013 to May 22, 2013
The Firm prevailed in litigating a disability discrimination and retaliation case to verdict against FlightSafety International, Inc., et al., Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Essex County, before the Honorable Francine A. Schott, J.S.C. This case was vigorously litigated before a Jury of 8. All eight jurors deliberated over the course of two days which resulted in a verdict in support of our client as to the disability discrimination and the retaliation. Thus, the Firm prevailed, before the jury, in obtaining a verdict on both of these causes of action. Defendants were represented by Steven I. Adler, Esq. of Mandelbaum, Salsburg, Gold, Lazris & Discenza, P.C. June 24, 2013 to June 26, 2013
The Firm prevailed in litigating a wage case and defending on a breach of contract case to verdict in the matter of Corey Harris v. H&K Furniture d/b/a Huffman Koos, Anthony Mehran, et al., Docket No.: ESX-L- 3735-11, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Essex County, before the Honorable Francine A. Schott, J.S.C. This case was commenced as a jury trial for its first two days and ended by consent of both parties as a judge alone trial. The Firm prevailed in obtaining a verdict on the wage payment law cause of action and prevailed in getting a no cause on the Defendant’s counterclaim.August 17, 2011
The Honorable Joseph S. Conte, J.S.C., certified my hourly rate as reasonable and awarded me attorneys' fees and costs at my hourly rate of $450, in the matter of John C. Carroll v. Fox Television Stations, Inc., John Deutzman, Aldrin Lamboy, and Thomas Aiellos, Docket No. L-11326-10, Superior Court Law Division, Bergen County.July 19, 2011
The Honorable Edward O'Connor, Jr., J.S.C. certified my hourly rate as reasonable and awarded me attorneys' fees and costs at my hourly rate of $450 and awarded a 30% enhancer of our fees award due to the difficulties in litigating the matter of Justin Jinorio v. American Pool Enterprises, Inc., et al., Docket No.: HUD-L-6377-09, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Hudson County.June 9, 2011
Joseph A. Donelson v. DuPont Chambers Works (A-112-09) (065628). Wonderful victory. The New Jersey Supreme Court reversed the Appellate Court in favor of plaintiff in case of extreme significance. Ty Hyderally, President of NELA-NJ, submitted a brief on behalf of amicus curiae National Employment Lawyers Association/New Jersey (Hyderally & Associates, attorneys; Mr. Hyderally and Francine R. Foner, on the brief). The New Jersey Supreme Court held that employees in the State of New Jersey can recover lost wages when they are the victims of engaging in whistleblowing activity pursuant to the Conscientious Employee Protection Act ("CEPA"), even if there is no constructive discharge. The Court’s opinion is at: http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/opinions/supreme/Supreme%202010%20Term.pdf.May 29, 2011
Award by the Honorable Edward O'Connor, Jr., J.S.C. of judgment and attorneys' fees and costs in the matter of Harry Jacquin v. VectorMAX, Inc., Thomas Pragias, et al., Docket No.: L-5805-08, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division: Hudson County, certifying Ty Hyderally's and Francine Foner's hourly rates and entering judgment against VectorMax.May 29, 2011
Award by the Honorable Barry P. Sarkisian, J.S.C. of judgment and attorneys' fees and costs in the matter of Dennis Chirico v. VectorMAX, Inc., Thomas Pragias, et al., Docket No.: L-5806-08, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division: Hudson County, certifying Ty Hyderally's and Francine Foner's hourly rates and entering judgment against VectorMax.May 27, 2011
The Honorable Edward O'Connor, Jr., J.S.C.. certified my hourly rate as reasonable and awarded me attorneys' fees and costs at my hourly rate of $450, in the wage and hour matter of Harry Jacquin v. VectorMAX, Inc., Thomas Pragias, et al., Docket No.: L-5805-08, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Hudson County.May 27, 2011
The Honorable Barry P. Sarkisian, J.S.C.. certified my hourly rate as reasonable and awarded me attorneys' fees and costs at my hourly rate of $450, in the wage and hour and CEPA matter of Dennis Chirico v. VectorMAX, Inc., Thomas Pragias, et al.,Docket No.: L-5806-08,Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Hudson County.April 6, 2011
The Firm prevailed in litigating the unique case of a jury service retaliation case to verdict in the matter of Justin Jinorio v. American Pool Enterprises, Inc., et al., Docket No.: HUD-L-6377-09, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Hudson County, before the Honorable Edward O'Connor, Jr., J.S.C.March 28, 2011 - April 6, 2011
Litigated the matter of Justin Jinorio v. American Pool Enterprises, Inc., et al, Docket No.: HUD-L-6377-09 to verdict in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division: Hudson County. The Honorable Edward O'Connor, Jr., J.S.C. presiding. Case was fully litigated before 6 person jury. Verdict for our client, Justin Jinorio. Claims before the jury: Jury Service Retaliation, Public Policy Violation, Wage and Hour Law, Wage Payment Act, Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing. $93,000 in Compensatory Damages and Attorneys' Fees and Costs.February 28, 2011
Litigated the matter of Shashi Dodla v. System Guru, Inc., Docket No.: WC-598-0410-FOS before New Jersey Department of Labor Wage Referee Toni Foskey.December 7, 2010
Litigated the matter of Lori Lyons v. Department of Homeland Security, EEOC No. 530-2006-000125X, Case No.: TSAF 05-0485, at the New Jersey location of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission before The Honorable Francis Polito, Administrative Judge, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.July 8-9, 2010
Litigated the matter of Nori Yiantselis v. Department of Homeland Security, EEOC No. 520-2008-000141X, Agency No. HS-09-TSA-00305 at the New York location of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission before The Honorable Monique Roberts, Administrative Judge, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.June 22, 2010
Litigated the matter of David Javadian v. DHS/USCIS, EEOC Hearing No.: 520-2009-00441X to conclusion before The Hon. Monique Roberts, A.L.J., EEO, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.June 21, 2010
Litigated the matter of David Javadian v. Janet Napolitano, Secretary, DHS, EEOC Hearing No.: 530-2008-00196X to conclusion before The Hon. Monique Roberts, A.L.J., EEO, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.June 1-9, 2010
Litigated the matter of Daniel Mastrolia v. USPS, Civ. Act. No: 08-cv-5967, 2:08-cv-05967 (FSH) (PS) to verdict in the United States District Court, Newark Vicinage. Case was fully litigated before 8 person jury.May 11, 2010
Argued the matter of Virginia Bush v. Warren County Technical School District, OAL Docket No. 11596-2009N, Agency Reference No. 209-8/09 before the Office of Administrative Law before the Honorable Jeffrey Gerson, A.L.J.May, 2010
Filed Amicus Brief on behalf of NELA-NJ in the matter of Donelson v. Dupont Chamber Works, before the New Jersey Supreme Court, Docket No. 65,628. This matter is of extreme significance to employees in the State of New Jersey as it pertains to what damages are recoverable when they are the victims of engaging in whistleblowing activity pursuant to the Conscientious Employee Protection Act ("CEPA").April, 2010
Commenced litigation in the matter of Sheldia Bernstein v. Voorhees High School, North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District and Carmen Cook, Docket No.: HNT-L-000270 08, in Hunterdon County before the Honorable Peter A. Buschsbaum, J.S.C. Settled at trial.February 2-3, 2010
Litigated the matter of Zechen Kuchman vs. Continental Cap Sportswear, LLC, Docket No.: EB69HB-50626, CRT: 11817-2008N before The Honorable Howard J. Solomon, ALJ, of the Office of Administrative Law.June 22-26, 2009
Litigated the matter of Nori Yiantselis v. TSA, EEOC No. 530-2008-00014X, Agency No. TSA2007-21157-FAA-01 at the New York location of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission before The Honorable Charles Shubow, Administrative Judge, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.January 23, 2009
Litigated the Petition of Bush v. Warren County Technical School District, Agency Reference No. 209-8/09 at the Office of Administrative Law to a successful verdict on behalf of Ms. Bush. Litigated matter before The Honorable James A. Geraghty, A.L.J.September 2008
Slip opinion of Cutler v. DornJune 16, 2008
The Honorable Shirley Tolentino approved my then hourly rate of $375, in the race discrimination matter of Johnson v. City of Jersey City, Jersey City Police Department,Docket No.: HUD-L-004914-07,Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Hudson County. March 2008
Co-wrote Amicus Brief for NELA in the matter of the well published and notorious employment case of Cutler v. Dorn. Argued that appellate court was wrong in dismissing matter where the plaintiff was referred to as a “Dirty Jew.” Case was heard before the New Jersey Supreme Court. Decision is still pending.December 13, 2007
Filed Appellate Brief in the matter of Lori Lyons v., Michael Chertoff, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (TSA Transportation Security Administration), EEOC No. 530-2006-00125X, Agency Case No. TSAF-05-0485. Appellate Court ruled in our client's favor to reverse granting of Summary Judgment and remand matter for trial.June 2006
The Honorable John A. Shaughnessy, J.S.C. approved my then hourly rate of $350, in a political affiliation discrimination matter that I litigated to verdict. Raymond Lopez v. City of Union City, Mayor Brian Stack, Chief of Police, Charles Everett, et al., docket no. HUD-L-2890-04, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Hudson County. Judge O'Shaugnessy also awarded an enhancer of 25%, all post judgment fees, and all costs.April, 04 2006
Published decision In The Matter of The Forfeiture of Public Office of Francois D. Nunez, a/k/a Francisco Nunez.April 2005
Concluded hearing in the matter of City of Union City v. Union City Employees' Association (Lenny Lucente).March-April 2005
Litigated disability/race discrimination jury trial in the matter of Ernest Taylor v. Centennial Mortgage Group in Passaic County, New JerseyDecember 2004
The Honorable Vincent LeBlon, J.S.C., approved my then hourly rate of $350, in the CEPA and wage employment matter of Alida Joubert v. Pegasus Consulting Group Inc. and Dan Pacelli, Docket No.: MID L 9199 03, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Middlesex County.November 2004
Concluded hearing in the matter of Union City Employees' Association (Francisco Nunez) v. City of Union City.September 2004
Concluded hearing in the matter of Union City Employees' Association (Nancy Mesis) v. City of Union City.August 2004
Concluded hearing in the matter of Union City Employees' Association (Joseph Chasmer) v. City of Union City.June 2004
Concluded litigation of James Morris v. Pfizer in New York City.May 2004
Concluded hearing in the matter of City of Union City v. Union City Employees' Association (Jorge Cruz).August 2003
Represented the plaintiff, Nancy Velez in the matter of Velez v. City of Jersey City, 177 N.J. 224; 827 A.2d 291; 2003 N.J. LEXIS 844 (NJ, 2003). Case was heard before the New Jersey Supreme Court who rendered a published decision in favor of Nancy Velez.July 2003
Wrote Amicus Brief for NELA in the matter of Victor Hernandez v. Montville Township Board of Education. Case was heard before the New Jersey Supreme Court who rendered a published decision in favor of the position taken by the Amicus Brief.May 2003
Concluded litigation of JF v. Pfizer in New York City.January 2003
Velez v. City of Jersey City, 177 N.J. 224; 827 A.2d 291; 2003 N.J. LEXIS 844 (N.J., 2003). Published decision with the New Jersey Appellate Courts.December 2002
Litigated two week jury trial in Hudson County, New Jersey in the matter of Tasha Marquez v. Jersey City Medical Center to successful conclusion.