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wrongful termination claim in New Jersey

8 New Jersey opinions name it 1 courts 1988–2024 1 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Holmin v. TRW, INC.green
njsuperctappdiv · 2000 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Holmin v. TRW, Inc., 330 N.J.

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Hensley v. Eckerhartgreen
scotus · 1983 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004It was the termination which resulted in successful litigation and which caused plaintiff's counsel to change his attack to one which included a wrongful discharge claim premised on the work he did incident to the constructive termination and harassment suit. [7] When the *35 "unsuccessful claims are related to the successful claims, either by a `common core of facts' or `related legal theories,' the court must consider the significance of the overall relief obtained to determine whether those hours devoted to the unsuccessful claims should be compensated." Singer v. State, 95 N.J. 487, 500 ,

2004It was the termination which resulted in successful litigation and which caused plaintiff's counsel to change his attack to one which included a wrongful discharge claim premised on the work he did incident to the constructive termination and harassment suit. [7] When the *35 "unsuccessful claims are related to the successful claims, either by a `common core of facts' or `related legal theories,' the court must consider the significance of the overall relief obtained to determine whether those hours devoted to the unsuccessful claims should be compensated." Singer v. State, 95 N.J. 487, 500 ,

11
D'Sa v. Playhut, Inc.green
calctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See D'Sa v. Playhut, Inc., 85 Cal.App. 4th 927 , 102 Cal.Rptr. 2d 495, 497 (2000), review denied (Mar. 21, 2001) (holding "employer cannot lawfully make the signing of an employment agreement, which contains an unenforceable covenant not to compete, a condition of continued employment,.... [A]n employer's termination of an employee who refuses to sign such an agreement constitutes a wrongful termination in violation of public policy"). [1] IV In rendering its decision, the Law Division concluded that the reasonableness of a noncompete provision may only be determined once an employee has signe

2003See D'Sa v. Playhut, Inc., 85 Cal.App. 4th 927 , 102 Cal.Rptr. 2d 495, 497 (2000), review denied (Mar. 21, 2001) (holding "employer cannot lawfully make the signing of an employment agreement, which contains an unenforceable covenant not to compete, a condition of continued employment,.... [A]n employer's termination of an employee who refuses to sign such an agreement constitutes a wrongful termination in violation of public policy"). [1] IV In rendering its decision, the Law Division concluded that the reasonableness of a noncompete provision may only be determined once an employee has signe

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Lepore v. National Tool and Mfg. Co.green
njsuperctappdiv · 1988 · cited in 1 New Jersey opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988See Lepore v. National Tool and Manufacturing Company, 224 N.J.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Jersey. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
American Motorists Insurance v. L-C-A Sales Co. green
nj · 1998
2 sentences

2012Co. v. L-C-A Sales Co., 155 N.J. 29, 31 , 713 A. 2d 1007 (1998), the Court was confronted with the question whether an "employee exclusion" similar to the one set forth in subsection (d) excluded coverage for a wrongful termination claim under the Law Against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 to -49, in the absence of exclusions similar to those set forth in subsections (a), (b) and (c) that specifically address such claims.

2012Co. v. L-C-A Sales Co., 155 N.J. 29, 31 , 713 A. 2d 1007 (1998), the Court was confronted with the question whether an "employee exclusion" similar to the one set forth in subsection (d) excluded coverage for a wrongful termination claim under the Law Against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 to -49, in the absence of exclusions similar to those set forth in subsections (a), (b) and (c) that specifically address such claims.

21999–2012
Singer v. State green
nj · 1984
2 sentences

2004It was the termination which resulted in successful litigation and which caused plaintiff's counsel to change his attack to one which included a wrongful discharge claim premised on the work he did incident to the constructive termination and harassment suit. [7] When the *35 "unsuccessful claims are related to the successful claims, either by a `common core of facts' or `related legal theories,' the court must consider the significance of the overall relief obtained to determine whether those hours devoted to the unsuccessful claims should be compensated." Singer v. State, 95 N.J. 487, 500 ,

2004It was the termination which resulted in successful litigation and which caused plaintiff's counsel to change his attack to one which included a wrongful discharge claim premised on the work he did incident to the constructive termination and harassment suit. [7] When the *35 "unsuccessful claims are related to the successful claims, either by a `common core of facts' or `related legal theories,' the court must consider the significance of the overall relief obtained to determine whether those hours devoted to the unsuccessful claims should be compensated." Singer v. State, 95 N.J. 487, 500 ,

12004–2004
Ruberton v. Gabage green
njsuperctappdiv · 1995
2 sentences

2004Ruberton, supra, 280 N.J.Super. at 129-30 , 654 A. 2d 1002 .

2004Ruberton, supra, 280 N.J.Super. at 129-30 , 654 A. 2d 1002 .

12004–2004
New Jersey v. Singer green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2004It was the termination which resulted in successful litigation and which caused plaintiff's counsel to change his attack to one which included a wrongful discharge claim premised on the work he did incident to the constructive termination and harassment suit. [7] When the *35 "unsuccessful claims are related to the successful claims, either by a `common core of facts' or `related legal theories,' the court must consider the significance of the overall relief obtained to determine whether those hours devoted to the unsuccessful claims should be compensated." Singer v. State, 95 N.J. 487, 500 ,

12004–2004
Winslow v. Williams green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2004It was the termination which resulted in successful litigation and which caused plaintiff's counsel to change his attack to one which included a wrongful discharge claim premised on the work he did incident to the constructive termination and harassment suit. [7] When the *35 "unsuccessful claims are related to the successful claims, either by a `common core of facts' or `related legal theories,' the court must consider the significance of the overall relief obtained to determine whether those hours devoted to the unsuccessful claims should be compensated." Singer v. State, 95 N.J. 487, 500 ,

12004–2004
Fennell v. Warner Lambert Co. green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2004It was the termination which resulted in successful litigation and which caused plaintiff's counsel to change his attack to one which included a wrongful discharge claim premised on the work he did incident to the constructive termination and harassment suit. [7] When the *35 "unsuccessful claims are related to the successful claims, either by a `common core of facts' or `related legal theories,' the court must consider the significance of the overall relief obtained to determine whether those hours devoted to the unsuccessful claims should be compensated." Singer v. State, 95 N.J. 487, 500 ,

12004–2004
Coskey's TV & Radio Sales v. Foti green
njsuperctappdiv · 1992
2 sentences

2003Karlin, supra, 77 N.J. 408 , 390 A. 2d 1161 ; Solari, supra, 55 N.J. 571 , 264 A. 2d 53 ; Coskey's, supra, 253 N.J.Super. 626 , 602 A. 2d 789 ; A.T.

2003Karlin, supra, 77 N.J. 408 , 390 A. 2d 1161 ; Solari, supra, 55 N.J. 571 , 264 A. 2d 53 ; Coskey's, supra, 253 N.J.Super. 626 , 602 A. 2d 789 ; A.T.

12003–2003
Solari Industries, Inc. v. Malady green
nj · 1970
2 sentences

2003Karlin, supra, 77 N.J. 408 , 390 A. 2d 1161 ; Solari, supra, 55 N.J. 571 , 264 A. 2d 53 ; Coskey's, supra, 253 N.J.Super. 626 , 602 A. 2d 789 ; A.T.

2003Karlin, supra, 77 N.J. 408 , 390 A. 2d 1161 ; Solari, supra, 55 N.J. 571 , 264 A. 2d 53 ; Coskey's, supra, 253 N.J.Super. 626 , 602 A. 2d 789 ; A.T.

12003–2003
Karlin v. Weinberg green
nj · 1978
2 sentences

2003Karlin, supra, 77 N.J. 408 , 390 A. 2d 1161 ; Solari, supra, 55 N.J. 571 , 264 A. 2d 53 ; Coskey's, supra, 253 N.J.Super. 626 , 602 A. 2d 789 ; A.T.

2003Karlin, supra, 77 N.J. 408 , 390 A. 2d 1161 ; Solari, supra, 55 N.J. 571 , 264 A. 2d 53 ; Coskey's, supra, 253 N.J.Super. 626 , 602 A. 2d 789 ; A.T.

12003–2003
Picogna v. Board of Education green
njsuperctappdiv · 1991
1 sentence

1992In Picogna v. Board of Educ., 249 N.J.Super 332, 592 A. 2d 570 (App.Div. 1991), the court found that the Commissioner of Education did not have jurisdiction to hear a wrongful termination claim since it did not arise under the school law.

11992–1992

Where else courts name it

CA 88 (1989–2026) OH 17 (2001–2026) TX 15 (1997–2026) CT 15 (1993–2017) WA 11 (2011–2024) UT 10 (1997–2020) NJ 8 (1988–2024) NC 8 (2005–2025) VA 7 (1997–2025) AZ 7 (1997–2022) IL 6 (1986–2019) NY 5 (2001–2015) IA 5 (2013–2025) PA 5 (2000–2023) WV 5 (2013–2026) MA 4 (2002–2017) DC 4 (2008–2018) IN 4 (2002–2019) CO 4 (1997–2026) NV 4 (2019–2019) MI 3 (1997–2016) ND 3 (1993–2013) OK 3 (1996–2009) VT 3 (2012–2023) AK 3 (1988–2024) MN 3 (1996–2012) MO 3 (2016–2019) SD 3 (1995–2008) NH 3 (2004–2023) KY 3 (2023–2025) MT 2 (1993–2008) NM 2 (2004–2006) AL 2 (2003–2003) SC 2 (2009–2011) WI 2 (2013–2013) RI 2 (2007–2015) OR 2 (2000–2015) DE 2 (2024–2024) AR 2 (2021–2023) GA 2 (2002–2007)

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