Strategic Use of Summary Judgment Where Discovery is Incomplete: Insights from the New Jersey Appellate Court’s Ruling in Smith v. New Brunswick Board of Education
On March 28, 2025, the New Jersey Appellate Court (“Court”) affirmed the motion judge’s decision granting summary judgment in favor of the defendants in Smith v. New Brunswick Board of Education, et al. Plaintiff’s claims included discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation. The motion judge granted summary judgment and dismissed all of plaintiff’s claims. Notably, […]
OVERCOMING AN INFERENCE OF DISCRIMINATION
New Jersey Appellate Division Finds that State Employer’s Decision to Remove Employee Was Authorized by Statute and Enough to Overcome an Inference of Discrimination On June 24, 2024, the New Jersey Appellate Court (“Court”) affirmed the motion judge’s decision to dismiss plaintiff’s New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (“NJLAD”) claims in Norris v. State of New […]