Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is A Hostile Work Environment For Sexual Harassment Claims?
No employee in New Jersey should be subject to sexual harassment in the workplace. Unfortunately it remains a significant problem. There are different categories of sexual harassment. The first is called quid pro quo sexual harassment. The second is called hostile work environment sexual harassment. Claims based on a hostile work environment can be… Read More »
What Makes Drunk Driving Accident Injury Claims Different?
Drunk driving remains a very serious public health hazard. According to the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, nearly 11,000 people are killed in DUI crashes nationwide each year. Tens of thousands of innocent people sustained serious injuries. If you were hurt in a crash with a drunk driving or drugged driver,… Read More »
Know Your Rights And Your Options After An Accident With An Uninsured Motorist In Monmouth County
Every driver in New Jersey has a legal duty to obtain and obtain the minimum mandatory motor vehicle insurance coverage. Yet, many people fail to do so. There are tens of thousands of uninsured and underinsured drivers using state roads every day. What happens if you get into a crash with an uninsured motorist?… Read More »
Report: Child Hurt In DUI Crash In Monmouth County
According to a report from the Asbury Park Press, a child was seriously hurt in a motor vehicle crash in Monmouth County. The collision, which happened in Wall Township, is a suspected drunk driving crash. While not a lot has been released publicly about the case, a representative of law enforcement called the child’s… Read More »
EEOC Sues Franchisee In New York For Racial Discrimination
On February 2nd, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a racial discrimination lawsuit against a Domino’s Pizza franchise in New York State. The Parris Pizza Company, LLC—which owns a franchise location in Cattaraugus County—is facing allegations that two managers subjected African American employees to slurs, discrimination, and intimidation. In this article, our… Read More »
Residential Real Estate In New Jersey: What to Know About Title Searches
The buying or selling of a home is a major commercial transaction. For most people, it will be the most expensive transaction that they are a part of. Real estate prices are rising. According to data from Zillow, the average cost of a single family home in New Jersey now exceeds $440,000—one of the… Read More »
Four Things To Know About Hair Relaxer Lawsuits (Cancer Risk)
Chemical hair relaxers are products that are used to straighten naturally curly hair. Although these are common products, very alarming questions have been raised about their safety. Hair relaxers may cause cancer. Litigation is underway. Victims and families need to know how to protect their rights and get justice. Here, our Monmouth County class… Read More »
Your Guide To The Best Interests Of The Child Standard In New Jersey
Are you a parent going through a divorce or separation in Monmouth County? You are certainly not alone. You may have a lot of questions about custody and visitation rights. One key thing you need to know is that New Jersey uses the best interests of the child legal standard for custody/visitation disputes. In… Read More »
Defective Air Conditioning In Certain GM Vehicles
In recent months, numerous complaints have surfaced concerning defective air conditioning systems in certain General Motors (GM) vehicles. Many consumers report that their air conditioning systems consistently blow warm air, rendering the system ineffective in providing comfort during hot weather. As a result, a potential class action lawsuit has emerged, targeting four GM models:… Read More »
Know Your Options For Collecting Delinquent Child Support In New Jersey
Are you trying to collect past due child support payments from your co-parent? You are far from alone. The United States Census Bureau reports that just 44 percent of custodial parents are receiving the full child support that they are owed. There are a number of different legal options available—but navigating the system is… Read More »
