A bill proposed in Trenton would give New Jersey victims of disasters like Hurricane Sandy a private right of action against their insurance companies over improper handling of their claims.
Individuals as well as businesses and other legal entities would be entitled to sue over a direct or assigned right to payment for a contingency or loss covered by an insurance policy.
The bill, A-4382, filed Sept. 9, would cover not only natural disasters but also technological or civil calamities that result in a declared state of emergency by the governor or president.
Insureds would be able to recover their full damages, regardless of coverage limits, as well as legal fees, expenses and punitive damages.
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State settles with couple over easement dispute for $1
By Matthew Arco | Politicker NJ
September 25, 2013
A Harvey Cedars couple reached a settlement with the state after claiming in a lawsuit that a sand dune easement cost them about $2 million in property damage, officials announced.
The years-long court battle has resulted in a $1 settlement with the couple.
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Former aide to Trenton Mayor Tony Mack withdraws lawsuit claiming discrimination to spare taxpayers
By Jenna Pizzi | Times of Trenton
September 26, 2013
After filing a lawsuit earlier this month alleging the city administration fired her for complaining about the treatment she received as a white, Jewish woman, a former aide to Mayor Tony Mack has said she is withdrawing her discrimination suit to spare the cash-strapped city further expense
Earlier this month Samara Lentz filed suit alleging she was fired because of her race and religion and after complaining about the workplace treatment she received. She was hired in July 2010 and worked for the city for just over a year, and said she was "subjected to inappropriate comments and insensitivity about her race and religion by her co-workers and superiors," according to the lawsuit...
Tonight, in announcing her plan to withdraw her suit, she said in a statement she does not want to add to the difficulties Trenton faces.
"My intention has always been, and remains, to contribute positively to Trenton. I am convinced of the legal and ethical viability of my claim, but I refuse to place a further financial burden on the taxpayers of this city to pay for the mistakes of its leaders. For this reason, and after much thought, I have dismissed my complaint. I think this city has suffered enough. I have suffered enough. I would much rather see the city's scant resources be devoted to actual change and civic progress."
