A man who lives in New Jersey but kept his car registeredand insured in Florida may not sue another New Jersey driver forinjuries he sustained in a car accident, a judge has ruled.
Essex County Superior Court Judge Patrick Bartels dismissedplaintiff Jeffrey Scholes’ personal injury lawsuit againstdefendant Stephen Hausmann on Oct. 24.
Fraudulently maintained Fla. auto policy
Bartels ruled that it would violate the state’s automobileinsurance statutes to permit Scholes to pursue a claim againstHausmann when he fraudulently maintained a Florida automobileinsurance policy while living in New Jersey.
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