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Borough attorney: Schulz claim dismissed by trial and appellate courts

Mayor and Council of the Borough of West Long Branch · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Borough Attorney Baxter told the council the Schulz matter proceeded through trial and appellate courts and that a decision has been rendered dismissing the claim.

Borough Attorney Baxter reported that the Schulz case "proceeded through both trial court and appellate court, and a decision has been rendered dismissing the claim." He said the litigation has concluded for the borough with the court dismissal reported to the council.

The caucus transcript does not record further detail about the grounds for the dismissal or any post-judgment filings. Baxter's statement was provided as a status update to the Mayor and Council; the council did not take additional public action on the matter during the caucus.