Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Race Discrimination Claim
By Arooj Siraj, Esq. The Third Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of a wrongful termination claim in which an employee alleged that he was terminated by his former employer, UPS, because of his race (African-American) in violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”). In Langley v. United Parcel Serv., No. 21-2962 (3d Cir. […]
NJ Federal Court Confirms the Importance of Ascertaining the Amount in Controversy Before Removal to Federal Court
by Arooj Siraj, Esq. The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey recently ruled that a plaintiff’s refusal to admit or deny the amount of monetary damages was not sufficient to give the federal court subject matter jurisdiction over the case. See Melvin v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 2:21-cv-13934 (D.N.J. Jan. 3, 2022) (Judge […]