A 5052 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Allows certain parties to sue construction company for commission of or alleged commission of various actions.

This bill allows construction companies, contractors, and subcontractors in New Jersey to sue one another for specific wrongful acts such as wage theft, employee misclassification, tax or insurance fraud, and bid manipulation. To initiate such a lawsuit, the plaintiff must notify the potential defendant at least 30 days in advance and inform the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. If the plaintiff wins the case, the court is required to award reasonable attorney fees and costs, including expert witness fees. The legislation defines these terms broadly to include various business entities involved in building, renovating, or maintaining structures within the state.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 14, 2026 Last action May 14, 2026
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