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Ancient Law Limits Right to Sue NJ Transit. Unless You Act within 90 Days

by | Oct 1, 2016 | Accident Cases

NJ Transit Bus

New Jersey Transit Bus

The New Jersey Tort Claims Act states that, as a general rule, a public entity is not liable for an injury, caused by the public entity or any of its employees.  This general rule dates back to an English law from over a hundred years ago. The New Jersey Legislature modified the law to allow state entities like NJ Transit to be held liable for negligence but you must comply with strict requirements before you can sue NJ Transit.  If you fail to comply with those requirements NJ Transit will move to dismiss your claim.

The New Jersey Tort Claim Act, Title 59 as attorneys refer to it, is also known as the rule of “sovereign immunity”.  Sovereign immunity dates back hundreds of years ago to England, the law was carried over into Federal and State laws in United States of America.  In England, it prevented persons from suing the King. (more…)

Tests find Asbestos in Crayons and Kid’s Play Crime Kit

Tests find Asbestos in Crayons and Kid’s Play Crime Kit

by | Jul 12, 2015 | Accident Cases

Scales of Justice

New Jersey Accident Scales of Justice

(July 12, 2015). Asbestos even in small quantities can cause cancer and other lethal diseases. A non-profit organization, Asbestos Nation, conducted tests on crayons and children’s toys and found asbestos fibers in the following crayons and toys:

Crayons: Amscan Crayons by Amscan; Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse by Greenbrier International, Inc; Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Crayons, by MII Inc.; Saban’s Power Rangers Super Megaforce by Greenbrier International, Inc.

Crime Lab Kits: EduScience Deluxe Forensics Lab Kit, black fingerprint powder, by Toys”R”Us; Inside Intelligence Secret Spy kit, white fingerprint powder by Buy-Rite.

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