David R Kott Edward J Fanning Jr

David R Kott Edward J Fanning Jr

June 14, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Supreme Court Continues to Allocate Fault to Non-Monetarily Liable Co-Defendants

This article briefly outlines the seminal opinions issued by the NJ Supreme Court and the Appellate Division, which have increasingly permitted co-defendants to be included on the jury verdict sheet under the Comparative Negligence Act and the Joint Tortfeasors Contribution Law.

By David R. Kott, Edward J. Fanning Jr. and Benjamin D. Heller

10 minute read

February 27, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

TCCWNA Violates the Dormant Commerce Clause

The careful balance between federal and state power is threatened by this obscure New Jersey statute, TCCWNA, which neither protects consumers nor benefits New Jersey as a whole.

By David R. Kott, Edward J. Fanning Jr. and Zane Riester

20 minute read

March 08, 2016 | New Jersey Law Journal

Much Ado About Nothing in Design-Defect Cases

Comparing the two tests that can be applied in a design-defect case—is there really any practical difference between them?

By David R. Kott, Edward J. Fanning Jr. and Gary R. Tulp

6 minute read

December 12, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

A Guide to the Elements of a Portee Claim

Witnessing the death or serious injury of a loved one: an in-depth analysis of the Portee claim, its elements and the supporting case law.

By David R. Kott, Edward J. Fanning Jr., Gary R. Tulp and Jean P. Patterson

16 minute read