JETER v. SAM'S CLUB

A-2 September Term 2021 085880.

271 A.3d 317 (2022)

250 N.J. 240

Aleice JETER, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. SAM'S CLUB, Defendant-Respondent, and Linden Route One Associates, Defendant.

Supreme Court of New Jersey.

Decided March 17, 2022.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

John D. Gagnon argued the cause for appellant ( Rabb Hamill , attorneys; John D. Gagnon , of counsel and on the brief).

Floyd G. Cottrell , Newark, argued the cause for respondent ( Cottrell Solensky , attorneys; Edward Solensky, Jr. , Newark, of counsel and on the brief, and George G. Campion , Montvale, on the brief).

Michael J. Epstein , Rochelle Park, argued the cause for amicus curiae New Jersey Association for Justice (The Epstein Law Firm, attorneys; Michael J. Epstein , of counsel and on the brief, and Michael A. Rabasca , Rochelle Park, on the brief).

Betsy G. Ramos , Mt. Laurel, argued the cause for amicus curiae New Jersey Food Council (Capehart & Scatchard, attorneys; Betsy G. Ramos , on the brief).


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