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Linden Firefighter Can't Sue Over Prank That Injured His Privates, Appeals Court Rules
A Linden firefighter cannot seek damages for a prank that resulted in an injury to his scrotum, a state appeals court has ruled. The Appellate Division panel upheld a lower court decision Monday dismissing a lawsuit filed by the firefighter, Raymond Johns. Johns was on the toilet at the firehouse on Nov. 27, 2015 when, he said, he felt a small explosion. Examining himself, he said he discovered a bleeding blister on his scrotum. On the toilet seat, Johns said he found the remnants of a bang snap -- a small firework that detonates when compressed. J…
Police & Fire
Landscaper Overcome By Mower Fumes At Washington Township Condo Complex Dies
UPDATE: A 26-year-old landscaper died after he and a co-worker were overcome by lawnmower carbon monoxide fumes Tuesday morning in a trailer in Washington Township, authorities said. There was no word yet on the second victim's condition. Police found both on the ground, not breathing, at the 17-acre Washington Pond condominium complex off Pascack Road and Linwood Avenue just after 8 a.m. CPR was conducted on both at the scene before they were rushed to The Valley Hospital. Both from West New York, the men "appeared to be overcome by the fumes of a running lawnmower in the trailer," D…
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Paterson Construction Worker Falls To Death From Building Roof
A construction worker fell to his death from the roof of a building Tuesday morning in Paterson, authorities said. Joseph Perillo, 56 of Woodland Park, fell from a Michigan Avenue building and into an empty dumpster at 9:13 a.m., Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Troy Oswald said in a release. Perillo was found by first responders with serious injuries and was transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigators are on scene, and there is no evi…
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Bergen County DPW Worker Killed In Saddle River Tree Removal Operation Identified
A Bergen County DPW worker who killed during a tree removal operation in Saddle River Thursday has been identified by county officials. Thomas Epper, 48, was a two-year heavy equipment operator in the Bergen County DPW, County Executive James Tedesco announced. He was transported fatally injured while performing a routine tree-clearing in Saddle River, Tedesco said. "The Bergen County family mourns with the Epper family," he said in a release. "I want to thank the first responders for their heroic actions together with the work crew that was present at the time." The …
Police & Fire
Update
: Bergen County DPW Worker Killed In Saddle River Tree Removal Operation ID'd
A Bergen County DPW worker who was killed during a tree removal operation in Saddle River Wednesday has been identified by county officials. Thomas Epper, 48, was in serious condition as of 5:15 p.m. when he was transported to The Valley Hospital. CLICK HERE FOR MORE
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Worker Falls 30 Feet From Tree In Mahwah
A utility worker clearing foliage from overheard wires fell 30 feet from a tree Wednesday morning at a Mahwah townhouse complex. The 23-year-old Pennsylania subcontractor for Orange and Rockland utilities was working behind Indian Hollow off Hilltop Road when he fell backward around 8:30 a.m., Police Chief James N. Batelli said. “The worker was conscious but complained of back pain and other injuries,” Batelli said. “He was using a rope harness but had been experiencing some difficulties with the rope and a knot shortly before the fall,” the chief said. The worker was taken to Hackensack …
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Spokeswoman: 'Sleeping' Willowbrook Mall Easter Bunny Was Playing Game
WAYNE, N.J. -- The Willowbrook Mall Easter bunny wasn't as hippity-hoppity as usual on Wednesday. A local mom in a group waiting in line with their children shared the incident on Facebook, igniting a social media clash between people who were outraged and others who defended the teen in the bunny suit. Mall spokeswoman Lindsay Kahn told Daily Voice that the employee was pretending to sleep as part of a playful game in which she has kids try to wake her. "She has been a great Easter Bunny and engaging with the kids," Kahn said. "She was not sleeping, passed out or intoxica…
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Allendale Woman Unscathed After Car Goes Through Building Into Desk
An Allendale claims manager said her desk protected her after a car drove through her office building and into her workspace Thursday morning. Nancy Longo, 55 works at Thomas Freeman & Giglio Insurance Agency. She was typing at her computer when the car came through the building, sending her across the room on her chair. "It was just like what you see on television," said Longo of Garfield. "Everyone scattered." Longo says her desk was so heavy that it protected her. Check back for more.
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Worker Falls 18 Feet At Wood-Ridge Warehouse
WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. -- A worker was hospitalized early Tuesday evening after falling 18 feet at a Wood-Ridge warehouse where authorities reported a high carbon monoxide reading. An ambulance was called to Capitol Logistics & Warehousing on Passaic Street just after 5 p.m. for the worker, who had a reported neck injury. Firefighters and police also responded. CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS
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