derivative claim in New Jersey

30 New Jersey opinions name it 2 courts 1950–2024 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Jersey courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (18)

Case	Followed	Cited
Tichenor v. Santillogreen njsuperctappdiv · 1987 · cited in 6 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1987–2023 2 sentences 2014“The derivative claim can rise no higher than the personal injury claim of the other spouse.” Tichenor, supra, 218 N.J.Super. at 173 , 527 A.2d 78 (quoting Prosser & Keaton on Torts (5th ed. 1984) § 125 at 938)). 2014“The derivative claim can rise no higher than the personal injury claim of the other spouse.” Tichenor, supra, 218 N.J.Super. at 173 , 527 A.2d 78 (quoting Prosser & Keaton on Torts (5th ed. 1984) § 125 at 938)).	3	6
Simms v. Rayesgreen arizctapp · 2014 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2024 2 sentences 2024See Simms v. Rayes, 316 P.3d 1235, 1238-39 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2014) (finding no conflict of interest where law firm filed a derivative claim on corporate entity's behalf while simultaneously defending individual shareholder against the corporate entity, reasoning the firm had no attorney-client relationship with the corporate entity); Shen v. Miller, 150 Cal. Rptr. 3d 783, 786, 791 (Ct. App. 2012) (similar); see also In re Dayco Corp. Derivative Sec. 2021See Simms v. Rayes, 316 P.3d 1235, 1238-39 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2014) (finding no conflict of interest where law firm filed a derivative claim on corporate entity's behalf while simultaneously defending individual shareholder against the corporate entity, reasoning the firm had no attorney-client relationship with the corporate entity); Shen v. Miller, 150 Cal. Rptr. 3d 783, 786, 791 (Ct. App. 2012) (similar); see also In re Dayco Corp. Derivative Sec.	2	2
Chih Teh Shen v. Millergreen calctapp · 2012 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2024 2 sentences 2024See Simms v. Rayes, 316 P.3d 1235, 1238-39 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2014) (finding no conflict of interest where law firm filed a derivative claim on corporate entity's behalf while simultaneously defending individual shareholder against the corporate entity, reasoning the firm had no attorney-client relationship with the corporate entity); Shen v. Miller, 150 Cal. Rptr. 3d 783, 786, 791 (Ct. App. 2012) (similar); see also In re Dayco Corp. Derivative Sec. 2021See Simms v. Rayes, 316 P.3d 1235, 1238-39 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2014) (finding no conflict of interest where law firm filed a derivative claim on corporate entity's behalf while simultaneously defending individual shareholder against the corporate entity, reasoning the firm had no attorney-client relationship with the corporate entity); Shen v. Miller, 150 Cal. Rptr. 3d 783, 786, 791 (Ct. App. 2012) (similar); see also In re Dayco Corp. Derivative Sec.	2	2
In re Dayco Corp. Derivative Securities Litigationgreen ohsd · 1984 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2024 2 sentences 2024Litig., 102 F.R.D. 624, 630 (S.D. 2021Litig., 102 F.R.D. 624, 630 (S.D.	2	2
Lipton v. News International, Plcgreen del · 1986 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015 2 sentences 2015To determine whether a claim presents an individual cause of action or a derivative claim belonging solely to the corporation, "courts 8 A-0203-13T3 examine the nature of the wrongs alleged in the body of the complaint, not the plaintiff's designation or stated intention." Id. at 551 (citing Lipton v. News Int'l, Plc, 514 A.2d 1075, 1078 (Del. 1986)). 2015To determine whether a claim presents an individual cause of action or a derivative claim belonging solely to the corporation, “courts examine the nature of the wrongs alleged in the body of the complaint, not the plaintiffs designation or stated intention.” Id. at 551, 683 A.2d 818 (citing Lipton v. News Int’l, Plc, 514 A.2d 1075, 1078 (Del.1986)).	2	2
Giardina v. Bennettgreen nj · 1988 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2002–2006 2 sentences 2006See Giardina, [4] 111 N.J. at 413 , 545 A. 2d 139 (`the medical malpractice causing an infant stillbirth constitutes a tort against the parents, entailing the direct infliction of injury...'). [ Acuna, supra, 354 N.J.Super. at 515 , 808 A. 2d 149 .] We then concluded that Acuna's emotional distress claim is "well founded" pursuant to New Jersey case law, relying on Giardina and Portee v. Jaffee, 84 N.J. 88 , 417 A. 2d 521 (1980). 2002See Giardina, supra, 111 N.J. at 413 , 545 A. 2d 139 ("the medical malpractice causing an infant stillbirth constitutes a tort against the parents, entailing the direct infliction of injury ...").	2	2
Escoett v. Aldecress Country Clubgreen nj · 1954 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995 2 sentences 1995See also, Escoett, supra, 16 N.J. at 445-46 , 109 A. 2d 277 . 1995See also, Escoett, supra, 16 N.J. at 445-46 , 109 A. 2d 277 .	2	2
Acuna v. Turkishgreen njsuperctappdiv · 2002 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2006–2007 2 sentences 2007Ibid. 2006See Giardina, [4] 111 N.J. at 413 , 545 A. 2d 139 (`the medical malpractice causing an infant stillbirth constitutes a tort against the parents, entailing the direct infliction of injury...'). [ Acuna, supra, 354 N.J.Super. at 515 , 808 A. 2d 149 .] We then concluded that Acuna's emotional distress claim is "well founded" pursuant to New Jersey case law, relying on Giardina and Portee v. Jaffee, 84 N.J. 88 , 417 A. 2d 521 (1980).	1	2
Boyd v. Steelegreen njsuperctappdiv · 1969 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1987–2003 2 sentences 2003Tichenor v. Santillo 218 N.J.Super. 165, 173 , 527 A. 2d 78 (App.Div. 1987); Wimmer v. Coombs, 198 N.J.Super. 184, 188 , 486 A. 2d 916 (App.Div.1985); Boyd v. Steele, 107 N.J.Super. 405, 410 , 258 A. 2d 719 (App.Div.1969). 1987Moreover, “... both the primary claim of the injured wife and the husband’s derivative claim are ordinarily settled or tried together.” Boyd v. Steele, 107 N.J.Super. 405, 413 (App.Div.1969); cf. Tichenor v. Santillo, 218 N.J.Super. 165, 171-176 (App.Div.1987).	1	2
Wimmer v. Coombsgreen njsuperctappdiv · 1985 · cited in 2 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1987–2003 2 sentences 2003Tichenor v. Santillo 218 N.J.Super. 165, 173 , 527 A. 2d 78 (App.Div. 1987); Wimmer v. Coombs, 198 N.J.Super. 184, 188 , 486 A. 2d 916 (App.Div.1985); Boyd v. Steele, 107 N.J.Super. 405, 410 , 258 A. 2d 719 (App.Div.1969). 2003Tichenor v. Santillo 218 N.J.Super. 165, 173 , 527 A. 2d 78 (App.Div. 1987); Wimmer v. Coombs, 198 N.J.Super. 184, 188 , 486 A. 2d 916 (App.Div.1985); Boyd v. Steele, 107 N.J.Super. 405, 410 , 258 A. 2d 719 (App.Div.1969).	1	2
In Re PSE & G Shareholder Litigationgreen nj · 2002 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 1 sentence 2024When evaluating whether a corporation's board of directors acted in good faith and with reasonable care in investigating the merits of a shareholder's derivative claim, "the court's inquiry is not into the substantive decision of the board, but rather . . . into the procedures employed by the board in making its A-2908-21 17 determination." In re PSE & G S'holder Litig., 173 N.J. 258, 291 (2002) (internal quotation marks omitted).	1	1
Brill v. Guardian Life Insurance Co. of Americagreen nj · 1995 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021 1 sentence 2021Co. of Am., 142 N.J. 520, 523 (1995). 1 We refer to Sevim Temiz as plaintiff, although we recognize her husband, Fikri Temiz, has filed a derivative claim for loss of consortium.	1	1
Portee v. Jaffeegreen nj · 1980 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006See Giardina, [4] 111 N.J. at 413 , 545 A. 2d 139 (`the medical malpractice causing an infant stillbirth constitutes a tort against the parents, entailing the direct infliction of injury...'). [ Acuna, supra, 354 N.J.Super. at 515 , 808 A. 2d 149 .] We then concluded that Acuna's emotional distress claim is "well founded" pursuant to New Jersey case law, relying on Giardina and Portee v. Jaffee, 84 N.J. 88 , 417 A. 2d 521 (1980). 2006See Giardina, [4] 111 N.J. at 413 , 545 A. 2d 139 (`the medical malpractice causing an infant stillbirth constitutes a tort against the parents, entailing the direct infliction of injury...'). [ Acuna, supra, 354 N.J.Super. at 515 , 808 A. 2d 149 .] We then concluded that Acuna's emotional distress claim is "well founded" pursuant to New Jersey case law, relying on Giardina and Portee v. Jaffee, 84 N.J. 88 , 417 A. 2d 521 (1980).	1	1
Sea-Land Services, Inc. v. Gaudetred scotus · 1974 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 2 sentences 1991See Sea-Land Services v. Gaudet, 414 U.S. 573 , 94 S.Ct. 806 , 39 L.Ed. 2d 9 (1974). 1991See Sea-Land Services v. Gaudet, 414 U.S. 573 , 94 S.Ct. 806 , 39 L.Ed. 2d 9 (1974).	1	1
Lee v. Colorado Department of Healthgreen colo · 1986 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987	1	1
Orr v. Orrgreen nj · 1961 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987 1 sentence 1987See Orr v. Orr, 36 N.J. 236 (1961); Wimmer v. Coombs, 198 N.J.	1	1
Rost v. Bd. of Ed. Fair Lawngreen njsuperctappdiv · 1974 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975	1	1
In RE ESTATE OF DuBOISgreen njsuperctappdiv · 1950 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (19)

Case	Cited	Years
Weir v. Market Transition Facility green njsuperctappdiv · 1999 2 sentences 2023Ibid. (quoting Tichenor v. Santillo, 218 N.J. 2019The derivative claim can rise no higher than the personal injury claim of the other spouse. [Weir, 318 N.J.	2	2019–2023
Pepe v. GMAC green njsuperctappdiv · 1992 2 sentences 2015Our decision in Pepe, supra, 254 N.J.Super. 662 , 604 A.2d 194 , is directly on point with respect to the issue in this appeal. 2015Our decision in Pepe, supra, 254 N.J.Super. 662 , 604 A.2d 194 , is directly on point with respect to the issue in this appeal.	2	2015–2015
Levine v. Smith green del · 1991 2 sentences 1995Demand is excused only where the particularized allegations of the complaint create an inference that the board is "incapable of exercising its power and authority to pursue the derivative claim directly." Levine, supra, 591 A. 2d at 205 . 1995Demand is excused only where the particularized allegations of the complaint create an inference that the board is "incapable of exercising its power and authority to pursue the derivative claim directly." Levine, supra, 591 A. 2d at 205 .	2	1995–1995
In Re the Last Will & Testament of Lazzati green nj · 1942 2 sentences 1952Eq. 221 ( Prerog. 1910); In re Lazzati, 131 N.J. 1950The attestation clause is now accepted as "a most important element of proof" and the derivative presumption is deemed impregnable unless it is devastated by "strong and convincing evidence." In re Lazzati, 131 N.J.	2	1950–1952
Siller v. Hartz Mountain Associates green nj · 1983 1 sentence 2017Id. at 381 .	1	2017–2017
Strasenburgh v. Straubmuller green nj · 1996 1 sentence 2015To determine whether a claim presents an individual cause of action or a derivative claim belonging solely to the corporation, “courts examine the nature of the wrongs alleged in the body of the complaint, not the plaintiffs designation or stated intention.” Id. at 551, 683 A.2d 818 (citing Lipton v. News Int’l, Plc, 514 A.2d 1075, 1078 (Del.1986)).	1	2015–2015
In Re Tri-Star Pictures, Inc., Litigation green del · 1993 1 sentence 2015To determine whether a claim presents an individual cause of action or a derivative claim belonging solely to the corporation, "courts 8 A-0203-13T3 examine the nature of the wrongs alleged in the body of the complaint, not the plaintiff's designation or stated intention." Id. at 551 (citing Lipton v. News Int'l, Plc, 514 A.2d 1075, 1078 (Del. 1986)).	1	2015–2015
Pilonero v. Township of Old Bridge green njsuperctappdiv · 1989 2 sentences 2014Defendant relies upon the appellate court opinion in Pilonero, supra, 236 N.J.Super. 529 , 566 A.2d 546 , in which the court recognized the existence of a separate cause of action mandating compliance with the reporting requirement under the TCA as opposed to a derivative claim. 2014Defendant relies upon the appellate court opinion in Pilonero, supra, 236 N.J.Super. 529 , 566 A.2d 546 , in which the court recognized the existence of a separate cause of action mandating compliance with the reporting requirement under the TCA as opposed to a derivative claim.	1	2014–2014
Communications Workers v. Whitman green njsuperctappdiv · 2000 2 sentences 2004More explicitly, we reiterated language in our earlier opinion, Communications Workers I, supra, 298 N.J.Super. at 166 , 689 A.2d at 168 , to the effect that under the new privatization plan, the MVC continues “to appoint private Motor Vehicle agents as independent contractors under N.J.S.A. 39:3-3.” Communications Workers II, supra, 335 N.J.Super. at 286 , 762 A.2d at 286 . 2004More explicitly, we reiterated language in our earlier opinion, Communications Workers I, supra, 298 N.J.Super. at 166 , 689 A.2d at 168 , to the effect that under the new privatization plan, the MVC continues “to appoint private Motor Vehicle agents as independent contractors under N.J.S.A. 39:3-3.” Communications Workers II, supra, 335 N.J.Super. at 286 , 762 A.2d at 286 .	1	2004–2004
Communications Workers of America v. Whitman green njsuperctappdiv · 1997 2 sentences 2004More explicitly, we reiterated language in our earlier opinion, Communications Workers I, supra, 298 N.J.Super. at 166 , 689 A.2d at 168 , to the effect that under the new privatization plan, the MVC continues “to appoint private Motor Vehicle agents as independent contractors under N.J.S.A. 39:3-3.” Communications Workers II, supra, 335 N.J.Super. at 286 , 762 A.2d at 286 . 2004More explicitly, we reiterated language in our earlier opinion, Communications Workers I, supra, 298 N.J.Super. at 166 , 689 A.2d at 168 , to the effect that under the new privatization plan, the MVC continues “to appoint private Motor Vehicle agents as independent contractors under N.J.S.A. 39:3-3.” Communications Workers II, supra, 335 N.J.Super. at 286 , 762 A.2d at 286 .	1	2004–2004
Carr v. Carr green nj · 1990 2 sentences 2002With Jerome's death, the derivative claim of "equitable distribution under the statute... became unattainable." Carr, supra, 120 N.J. at 342 , 576 A. 2d 872 . 2002With Jerome's death, the derivative claim of "equitable distribution under the statute... became unattainable." Carr, supra, 120 N.J. at 342 , 576 A. 2d 872 .	1	2002–2002
Hauck v. Danclar green njsuperctappdiv · 1993 2 sentences 1999Hauck v. Danclar, 262 N.J.Super. 225, 227-28 , 620 A. 2d 479 (Law Div.1993) (concluding that a spouse pursuing a per quod claim is entitled to be represented by separate counsel). 1999Hauck v. Danclar, 262 N.J.Super. 225, 227-28 , 620 A. 2d 479 (Law Div.1993) (concluding that a spouse pursuing a per quod claim is entitled to be represented by separate counsel).	1	1999–1999
Mead v. Baum neutral nj · 1908 2 sentences 1998For many years, loss of consortium law has been guided by Mead v. Baum, 76 N.J.L. 337 , 69 A. 962 (Sup.Ct.1908). 1998For many years, loss of consortium law has been guided by Mead v. Baum, 76 N.J.L. 337 , 69 A. 962 (Sup.Ct.1908).	1	1998–1998
Spillyards v. Abboud green illappct · 1996 2 sentences 1996For example, Spillyards v. Abboud, 278 Ill.App.3d 663 , 215 Ill.Dec. 218 , 662 N.E. 2d 1358 (1996), held that a breach of fiduciary duty engaged in for the purpose of entrenchment stated an individual claim and not a derivative claim. 1996For example, Spillyards v. Abboud, 278 Ill.App.3d 663 , 215 Ill.Dec. 218 , 662 N.E. 2d 1358 (1996), held that a breach of fiduciary duty engaged in for the purpose of entrenchment stated an individual claim and not a derivative claim.	1	1996–1996
Goncalvez v. Patuto green njsuperctappdiv · 1983 1 sentence 1988Goncalvez v. Patuto, supra, 188 N.J.	1	1988–1988
Grassgreen v. Ridgeley Sportswear Manufacturing Company neutral nj · 1949	1	1975–1975
James v. Wendehack neutral njsuperctappdiv · 1949	1	1975–1975
Bloom v. Terwilliger neutral njsuperctappdiv · 1910	1	1952–1952
In Re the Estate of Wherry green nj · 1942	1	1950–1950

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