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NOT SO FAST: DISCOVERY FROM SETTLING DEFENDANTS DEEMED ADMISSIBLE FOR APPORTIONMENT PURPOSES AT TRIAL

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By: Rey O. Villanueva, Esq.[1] and Christopher Scott, Esq.[2] In a recent unpublished, unanimous decision, reversed the Appellate Division’s ruling in Rowe v. Bell & Gossett Company, et al., holding that the discovery responses and deposition testimony of a settling defendant are admissible at trial as an exception to the hearsay rule under the statements… [Read More]

PUT THAT DRINK ON ICE: SUPREME COURT TO REVIEW RECENT DECISION INVOLVING UNDERAGE SOCIAL HOST

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By: Russ M. Patane, Esq.[1] and Hristo Zevilkaris, Esq.[2] The Supreme Court of New Jersey has granted a petition of certification in the matter of Estate of Brandon Tyler Narleski v Nicholas Gomes, A-9-10-19, to review whether an adult, who is under the legal drinking age, owes injured parties a duty under the common law… [Read More]

PHILIP A. LUNDELL, JR.- RECIPIENT OF “ATTORNEY OF THE YEAR” AWARD

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GRSLBG&B would like you to join us in congratulating Philip A. Lundell, Jr. for being selected by Vela Insurance Services as the recipient of its 2019 Attorney of the Year Award for the Northeast Region of the U.S. This Award recognizes and exemplifies Phil’s ongoing dedication, attentiveness, and favorable results for Vela Insurance Services and its… [Read More]

Gracious Hosts Don’t Serve Alcohol to Underage Adults

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By: Eric Schlesinger, Esq.[1] and Alexis Carrelli, Esq.[2] In a recent opinion, Estate of Brandon Tyler v Nicholas Gomes, 459 N.J. Super. 377 (App. Div. 2019), the NJ Superior Court of Appeals held that a young adult, under twenty-one, can be civilly liable for facilitating the underage drinking of other young adults at his or… [Read More]

GRSLBG&B NEWS UPDATE: GOVERNOR MURPHY SIGNS BILLS OVERTURNING HAINES V. TAFT

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By: Hristo Zevilkaris, Esq.[1] and Samantha E. Hahn, Esq. [2] On August 15, 2019, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law two bills that effectively overturn the New Jersey State Supreme Court’s ruling in Haines v. Taft and now permit a successful claimant to recover all uncompensated medical expenses, even those which exceed the applicable PIP… [Read More]

GRSLBG&B NEWS UPDATE: NEW JERSEY STATE LEGISLATURE PASSES BILLS TO OVERTURN HAINES V. TAFT

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By: Hristo Zevilkaris, Esq.[1] and Samantha E. Hahn, Esq.[2]             The New Jersey State Legislature recently passed two bills in an effort to overturn the Supreme Court’s Decision in Haines v. Taft. The plaintiff in Haines incurred $43,000 in medical bills as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He chose a less expensive automobile… [Read More]

RUSS M. PATANE SPEAKS ON ACTIVE SHOOTER AND GUN VIOLENCE LIABILITY

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Shareholder, Russ M. Patane, recently participated in a panel presentation on legal issues surrounding claims arising from active shooter and gun violence incidents.  The interactive discussion was attended by over 50 insurance and risk management professionals from various industries with the responsibility of ensuring the security of property, employees and visitors.  Russ is a member… [Read More]

NO EXPERT FOR YOU! Plaintiff’s Failure to Properly ID PIP Medical Expert as a Witness Results in Testimony Being Barred at Trial

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By: Russ M. Patane, Esq.[1] and G. William DeLaney, Esq.[2] In a recent unpublished opinion, Onello v. Isa, 2019 WL 166300, Docket No. A 3382-16T4, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division barred the testimony of a physician at trial who was not identified as a possible witness by Plaintiff, despite the fact that… [Read More]

You Get What You Pay For…….New Jersey Supreme Court Ruling Bars Recovery For Outstanding Medical Expenses……..

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By: Jeffrey S. Bell, Esq[1]. and Carolynn A. Mulder, Esq.[2] On March 26, 2019, in a 3-2 decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court reversed the Appellate Division’s ruling in Haines v. Taft and Little v. Nishimura, which was previously reported by GRSLBG&B, holding that a motorist who elects PIP limits of less than $250,000.00, has… [Read More]