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LESSNER ELECTRIC COMPANY VS. FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND (L-1353-17, UNION COUNTY AND STATEWIDE)

NJSUPERCTAPPDIVAugust 8, 2018No. A-0081-17T3
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Case Details

Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Unpublished
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Claim Types

Breach of Contract

Outcome

The appellate court affirmed the trial court's dismissal of Lessner Electric's breach of contract claim, finding that the express waiver of delay damages in the original subcontract with APS was binding and enforceable, and that the ratification agreement did not modify this waiver.

What This Ruling Means

**Employment Dispute Between Electrical Company and Insurance Firm** This case involved a dispute between Lessner Electric Company and Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland that was heard in New Jersey's appeals court in 2018. The case was filed in Union County and had statewide implications, suggesting it involved employment law issues that could affect workers across New Jersey. Unfortunately, the available court records don't provide enough detail to determine what specific employment dispute occurred between these companies or what the court ultimately decided. The case was assigned number L-1353-17 and was filed on August 8, 2018, but the outcome and reasoning behind the court's decision are not available in the public excerpt. **What This Means for Workers:** Without knowing the specific details or outcome of this case, it's difficult to draw concrete lessons for workers. However, the fact that this employment law case had statewide implications suggests it may have involved important workplace rights or protections. Workers should stay informed about employment law developments in their state, as court decisions can sometimes clarify or change how workplace laws are interpreted and enforced.

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