Court Upholds Dismissal of Civil Suit Against Employer, Revives Claims Against Related Entity

The New Jersey Superior Court’s Appellate Division upheld the summary dismissal of a worker’s civil claims against his employer but revived his claims against a related entity whose workers’ compensation carrier had paid benefits to him. Case: Lewis v. Dicks, No. A-2781-23, 10/08/2025, unpublished. Facts: Al-Jaquan Lewis was a passenger in a box truck driven by Isaiah M. Dicks when the truck collided with another vehicle. Lewis suffered injuries as a result. Dicks was employed by Vino Trucking Corp., which rented the truck from Ryder Truck Rental, and was deliver...