N.J. Judge Revokes Pro Hac Vice Status of Superstorm Sandy Plaintiff’s Firm

NEWARK, N.J. — Citing apathy and indifference toward general orders and a request to inspect a Superstorm Sandy-damaged property, a New Jersey district court has revoked the pro hac vice status of a Texas law firm that filed 250 lawsuits on behalf of those seeking coverage for Sandy-related losses.

The sanctions, detailed in a Jan. 13 opinion in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, also include an order requiring plaintiffs to reimburse expenses incurred by defense counsel and referral of a New Jersey attorney who assisted in filing the cases to the state’s disciplinary committee.

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