Employer Must Reimburse N.J. Transit for $1.28-Million Settlement

Despite having already paid out $900,000 in workers' compensation benefits to an injured worker, an employer must also reimburse New Jersey Transit $1.28 million for a negligence settlement under a published appellate court ruling.The Appellate Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey affirmed a decision against Dan-Za General Contractors and also awarded attorney fees to New Jersey Transit in Serpa v. New Jersey Transit, No. A-4421-06T3, 7/11/08. The case stems from injuries that Carlos Serpa suffered while working for Dan-Za on the Newark Broad Street Train Station, which is owned by...