CASE SUMMARY: Libertarians for Transparent Government (LFTG) v. City of Jersey City

 

Case Name: Libertarians for Transparent Government (LFTG) v. City of Jersey City
Docket Number: HUD-L-002952-16
County / Vicinage: Hudson
Filing Date: July 21, 2016
Judge: D’Alessandro, Daniel
Status: Closed.

 

Overview:

This case determined that an Open Public Records Act requestor was entitled to a handwritten settlement agreement even though the handwritten agreement expressly stated that it was subject to approval by the City Council at a subsequent meeting.

 

Case Documents:

Verified Complaint, Certification and Brief
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B66zM58TlOVKSmI4WDhLOHNWcGs/view?usp=sharing

Court’s November 4, 2016 Order and Opinion
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B66zM58TlOVKUUNEVnlZVkcyOU0/view?usp=sharing