Category Archive: Legal News

By: Sophia Soraya In personal injury cases, physical injuries resulting in medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages are often the focus. But physical injuries are only part of the story. In many cases, the injury that most changes a client’s life is the one no one can see: a psychological injury. Even when accompanying physical injuries heal, unseen psychological injuries can transform a person’s life, outlook, and demeanor forever. They can change a person’s ability to work and enjoy hobbies, and to care for and be read more

By: Jeffrey W. Varcadipane The realities of the practice of medicine today mean that individuals seeking medical care are increasingly likely to be attended to by a physician assistant (“PA”)—who, as a group, are sometimes derisively referred to as “noctors,” as in “not doctors.” That term is widely used by physicians who oppose the increasingly significant roles that hospitals, medical practices, and insurers want to delegate to these PAs, including tasks traditionally performed by physicians, to help boost their profits. According read more

Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C. Obtains $635,000 Recovery for Tractor-Trailer Collision

As published in Verdict Search: Raynor v. Hailey, Rana Trans LLC, Bilal & Lyft, Inc. Collisions with tractor-trailers can cause serious injuries, even in minor accidents at lower speeds. When a truck crash also involves a rideshare vehicle and multiple parties, determining liability and pursuing compensation become significantly more complicated. At Varcadipane & Pinnisi, P.C., our experienced New Jersey truck accident attorneys know how to read more

The legal battle over whether Uber drivers are employees or independent contractors continues to wage, although a recent New York appeals court ruling places more responsibility on the jury to decide. In Bandele v. Rasier-NY, LLC, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, ruled that a trial court should not have dismissed claims against Uber before trial, as questions remained regarding the driver’s independent contractor status. The decision marks the first appellate ruling in New York addressing whether a jury should decide if an Uber read more

Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at certain Taco Bell restaurants in five states. Cyclosporiasis is parasitic and causes severe gastrointestinal illness, including prolonged explosive diarrhea, vomiting, and fatigue. If left untreated, symptoms may last for weeks. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1,644 people who became ill reported eating at Taco Bell locations in read more

By: Jeffrey W. Varcadipane When the U.S. Supreme Court on March 31 ruled 8-1 in Chiles v. Salazar, No. 24-539, that Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy likely discriminates against licensed counselors based on the views they express when speaking with clients, it did more than reframe a long-running First Amendment debate. The decision materially weakened the doctrinal basis for state restrictions on therapist speech and could lay the groundwork for a novel legal claim under New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act (CFA) brought by individuals who read more

Do You Need a License to Ride an E-Bike in New Jersey?

New Jersey's upcoming e-bike law is drawing criticism from cycling advocates who are asking lawmakers to revisit the legislation before it takes effect on July 19. The law will require operators of all three classes of e-bikes to obtain a license and register their vehicles with the state. The requirements apply to both traditional pedal-assist e-bikes and higher-powered electric motorcycles, often called “e-motos.” Riders age 15 and older will need either an e-bike license or a read more

Landmark verdict could have wide-reaching implications for ride share industry

HACKENSACK, N.J., Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A jury has awarded former New York Rangers player Brandon Crawley $19 million following a lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc. Crawley sued the ride share company after sustaining career-ending injuries when his Uber driver swerved off the road and crashed into a utility pole on Christmas Day 2018. “This verdict is not just a victory for Brandon, but a victory for everyone in New Jersey who relies on read more