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1 FOURNIER TRUCKING, INC v. NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE COMPANY -- rank: 1000

... for its customers were not 'subcontractors' within the meaning of N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a). The policyholder maintains it therefore was not liable under ... as the insurer of the general contractor. As prescribed by N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a): Any contractor placing work with a subcontractor shall, in ... a premium for amounts paid to uninsured subcontractors pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-79. The only remaining issue was the fourth count of NJM ... trial court erred in finding that it was liable under N.J.S.A. 34:15-79 to provide workers compensation coverage for the employees of the ... cannot be its 'subcontractors' for purposes of civil liability under N.J.S.A. 34:15-79. Fournier further agues the trial court erred in dismissing its ... that applies its coverage to contractors in certain circumstances. Under N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a), the WCA obligates contractors to provide workers' compensation ...

docket:	a1353-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2020-04-09
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	89444

2 GLEN J. HEUMAN v. WAYNE HEUMAN -- rank: 751

... A. A-1593-21 11 34:15-71 to -72; N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a). Despite these mandates, the statute also addresses scenarios, like ... shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.' N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a). We initially disagree with plaintiffs' argument the issues presented ... mandated coverage, N.J.S.A. 34:15-120.9; N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a).3 3 We acknowledge, as recent commentators have explained ... 21 19 N.J.S.A. 34:15-120.9; N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a). We are unconvinced the ostensible lack of coverage under ...

docket:	a1593-21
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2023-12-11
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	37233

3 JEFFREY MACYSYN, Petitioner-Respondent v. JOSEPH HENSLER, JR. et al. -- rank: 748

... for failure to secure the protection prescribed by this article.      [ N.J.S.A. 34:15-79].     The evidence before the Workers' Compensation judge concerning the operation ... that language and passed L. 1938, c. 130, thereby amending N.J.S.A. 34:15-79 to impose liability only on certain corporate officers who were ...

docket:	a6914-97
court:	njappellate
decided:	2000-03-30
status:	published
citation:	329 N.J.Super. 476
Document Size:	26434

4 MAURICIO MENDOZA v. JACK DIPIAZZA -- rank: 740

... not general contractors under the law as set forth in N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a); respondents maintained, therefore, they could not be held liable ... Real Estate, LLC, is a general contractor as defined by N.J.S.A. 34:15-79. As D & P Real Estate, LLC, did not have worker's compensation insurance on 10/09/2012, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-79, Jack DiPiazza is personally liable for any benefits paid to ... company became D&P's subcontractor; and in accordance with N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a), when Conte Roofing did not maintain workers' compensation insurance ... P is a general contractor within the intended meaning of N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a). This is a legal determination subject to our de ... Pont DeNemours Co. , 110 N.J. 133 , 137 (1988). Specifically, N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a) provides: "Any contractor placing work with a subcontractor ...

docket:	a4287-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-10-11
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	22927

5 DOUGLAS DASILVA v. JDDM ENTERPRISES, LLC, -- rank: 678

... the subcontractor, did not have a workers' compensation policy, under N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a), the general contractor is liable for any compensation which ... enjoy the immediate employer's immunity from tort liability.' Ibid. N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a) provides that: Any contractor placing work with a subcontractor ... N.J.S.A. 34:15-7, -8. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15- 79(a), because Hand Brothers failed to provide this coverage, JDDM ... to provide workers' compensation coverage. Specifically, JDDM was required by N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a) to provide workers' compensation benefits to plaintiff. Based on ... that JDDM's workers' compensation carrier admitted liability pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a) and agreed to pay those benefits. JDDM's insurance ... was required to provide workers' compensation coverage to plaintiff under N.J.S.A. 34:15- 79(a), New Jersey's Workers' Compensation statute, the policy' ...

docket:	a3302-16
court:	New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2018-07-27
status:
citation:
Document Size:	25280

6 JOSEPH COTTRELL - v. MID STATE MOVING COMPANY and THE UNINSURED EMPLOYER\'S FUND -- rank: 553

... a respondent. Inexplicably, the order permitting the amendment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-79, 3 was not signed by a judge of compensation until ... he had no individual liability for workers' compensation benefits under N.J.S.A. 34:15-79 because, at most, the evidence showed him to be Cottrell ... as to whether he is the appropriate party contemplated under N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a). Allowing the default judgment to stand against him in ...

docket:	a0575-09
court:	superior court appellate division
decided:	2011-02-10
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	44788

7 ISAAC BRIGGS v. MOYE amp; MOYE ENTERPRISES, LLC -- rank: 527

... of its "subcontractor," MME. 2 This argument is premised on N.J.S.A. 34:15-79, which provides in relevant part: Any contractor placing work with ... have a right of action against the subcontractor for reimbursement. [ N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a).] The statute applies to situations in which a general ... up tables and chairs for the fair. Under those circumstances, N.J.S.A. 34:15-79 does not apply. To the extent not specifically addressed, petitioner ...

docket:	a3987-12
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2014-05-13
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	34741

8 ISTVAN MARTON v. NEW JERSEY FENCING ALLIANCE INC. -- rank: 508

... Frank Mustilli, Blanche Mustilli and George Janto owe responsibility under [ N.J.S.A. 34:15-79] as being [principals] of the Corporation." The judge found: I ... there is no indication that she had legal representation below. N.J.S.A. 34:15-79 provides in pertinent part: Where the employer is a corporation ... the areas of the public health and safety." In amending N.J.S.A. 34:15-79, the Legislature intended "to impose liability only on certain corporate ...

docket:	a1973-14
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2016-04-13
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	21237

9 BESNICK GJANA VS. DAIBES ENTERPRISES, LLC, ET AL. -- rank: 483

... insurance. N.J.S.A. 34:15-71 to -72; N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a). Despite these mandates, the statute provides a mechanism for ...

docket:	a2651-22
court:	appellate
decided:	2024-06-10
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	26874

10 AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY v. MAINOR BERGANZA and JOSE ARIAS -- rank: 483

... request. They took that course because of potential liability under N.J.S.A. 34:15-79, which requires coverage by a general contractor's insurer when ... to pay half the compensation award because he thought that N.J.S.A. 34:15-79 applied here. That statute provides, among other things, that when ...

docket:	a5312-04
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-07-17
status:	published
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	26052

11 THE TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY COMPANY OF AMERICA v. HES TRANS INC v. DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVE NETWORK OF NEW YORK and TRUCKING SUPPORT SERVICES LLC -- rank: 469

... avoid providing coverage, can subject an employer to criminal liability. N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a). The trial court properly concluded these facets of our ...

docket:	a5284-18
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2019-12-23
status:	Unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	31372

12 ROMANNY V. STANLEY BALDINO CONSTRUCTION -- rank: 449

... are liable personally for the benefits not safeguarded by insurance. N.J.S.A. 34:15-79. A non-complying employer is also subject to fines of ...

docket:	a-16-95
court:	njsupreme
decided:	1995-12-05
status:
citation:	142 N.J. 576
Document Size:	35084

13 SANTOS OSORTO v. FRANK FEIMER -- rank: 430

... s refusal to permit Travelers to conduct an audit. 2 N.J.S.A. 34:15-79(a) provides: "Any contractor placing work with a subcontractor shall ...

docket:	a3236-11
court:	NJ Superior Court Appellate Division
decided:	2013-01-25
status:	unpublished
citation:
Document Size:	16135

14 RONALD L. WILLIAMS VS A & L PACKING AND STORAGE & ET ALS -- rank: 424

... the dismissal of petitioner's claim against Global pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15-79. The Pennsylvania appellate court reversed petitioner's workers' compensation award ... claims against Global in New Jersey rest upon different facts.      N.J.S.A. 34:15-79 establishes criminal penalties for an employer's failure to provide ...

docket:	a1469-96
court:	njappellate
decided:	1998-08-12
status:	published
citation:	<a href=
Document Size:	20058

15 NOE TENTLE v. COLON CONSTRUCTION, INC., et al. -- rank: 396

... in compensation because of the failure to carry insurance. See N.J.S.A. 34:15-79. The judge specifically noted that these individuals objected to the ...

docket:	a3568-02
court:	njappellate
decided:	2006-02-17
status:	unpublished
citation:	*CITE_PENDING*
Document Size:	45183