AXELROD v. CBS PUBLICATIONS


185 N.J. Super. 359 (1982)

448 A.2d 1023

DR. HERBERT R. AXELROD, PLAINTIFF-APPELLANT, v. CBS PUBLICATIONS, THE CONSUMER PUBLISHING DIVISION OF CBS, INC., ET ALS., DEFENDANTS-RESPONDENTS.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided May 27, 1982.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Douglas M. Calhoun argued the cause for appellant (Carton, Nary, Witt & Arvanitis, attorneys; Douglas M. Calhoun on the brief).

Marc S. Klein argued the cause for respondent CBS Inc. (Pitney, Hardin, Kipp & Szuch, attorneys; Clyde A. Szuch and Marc S. Klein on the brief; Anthony C. Caterino and Eric Jacobson of counsel).

Morton L. Ginsberg argued the cause for respondent Arco Publishing Co., Inc. (Morton L. Ginsberg on the brief).

Before Judges BISCHOFF, KING and POLOW.


The opinion of the court was delivered by POLOW, J.A.D.

Plaintiff Dr. Herbert R. Axelrod, an author, appeals from dismissal of his claim for punitive damages for fraud allegedly committed by his publishers and from dismissal of all of his asserted claims against other defendants associated with publication of his work but with whom he had no direct contractual relationship.

Defendant Fawcett Publications, Inc. (Fawcett) printed and published a "How-To" series...

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