The New Jersey Civil Rights Act Authorizes a Private Cause of Action Only Against Persons Acting Under “Color of Law”

On May 21, 2014, the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that a private cause of action under the New Jersey Civil Rights Act (Act), N.J.S.A. 10:6-2(c)1, may be pursued only against persons acting under “color of law.” Perez v. Zagami, LLC (A-36-12)...
By: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC

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