Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Housing Developer In New York Pays Nearly $250,000 To Resolve Workplace Sexual Harassment Claims
On March 2nd, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that Kingston Properties—a property development company in Ulster County—will pay $240,000 and furnish other remedies in order to resolve workplace sexual harassment allegations. Managers at the company were accused of engaging in and allowing sexual harassment of subordinates. Here, our Monmouth County workplace… Read More »
Grieving Parent Writes Powerful Letter In USA Today, Urges Action To Protect Teens Against Social Media Addiction
On March 3rd, 2023, Kristin Bride, a grieving mother and a dedicated social media reform advocate, penned a powerful letter in the USA Today. Tragically, her 16-year-old son Carson took his own life after terrible cyberbullying. Kristin Bride and other parents are demanding that congress takes action to hold social media companies accountable. Here,… Read More »
Nearly $170,000 Recovered On Behalf Of Roofing Workers Improperly Denied Overtime In New York
On March 7th, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it recovered $166,832 in compensation on behalf of several dozen roofing workers in New York. The DOL determined that Lakeside Roofing & Contracting LLC—a company based in Ontario County—improperly paid straight time wages to workers for travel time and for work in excess… Read More »
Lawsuits Seeks To Hold Social Media Companies Liable For Harm Caused To Teenage Girls
As reported by Observer, there is a massive lawsuit against social media companies currently pending in California. Filed by a large group of parents, the lawsuit contends that teenage girls are being harmed by social media addiction—and that the major companies are taking advantage of them. Here, our New Jersey & New York Meta… Read More »