Court Upholds Denial of Caregiver's Request for Amended Complaint, Dismisses Claims

The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division upheld the denial of a caregiver’s request to amend her complaint as well as the dismissal of her claims against her alleged employers. Case: Donnerstag v. Winchester Garden, No. A-1916-22, 05/09/2024, unpublished. Facts: Eileen Donnerstag began working as a live-in caregiver for Brenda White in 2013. White was a resident of Winchester Garden, a senior housing community. In July 2018, Donnerstag fell ill and lost her voice for three months. After noticing mold while working at Winchester, Donnerstag became concerned that it...