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- James Kennedy, II v. Weichert Co. d/b/a Weichert Realtors (087975) (Essex County & Statewide) A-48/49-22 Supreme May 13, 2024 Oral Argument A-48/49-22 A-48/49-22 Audio for A-48/49-22 Close Summary A-48/49-22 The parties’ agreement to enter into an independent contractor business affiliation is enforceable under N.J.S.A. 45:15-3.2, and Kennedy, as an independent contractor, was not subject to the WPL pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:11-4.1(b). The trial court therefore erred when it denied Weichert’s motion to dismiss the complaint Close
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- David Goyco v. Progressive Insurance Company (088497)(Union County and Statewide) A-12-23 Supreme May 14, 2024 Oral Argument A-12-23 A-12-23 Part-1 Audio for A-12-23 Part-1 A-12-23 Part-2 Audio for A-12-23 Part-2 Close Summary A-12-23 An LSES rider does not fall within the definition of “pedestrian” for purposes of the No-Fault Act. Goyco is not entitled to PIP benefits. Close