Edward Scanlon, IV v. Valerie Lawson, et al.
DueProcess
Whether the courts below should have declined supplemental jurisdiction on remaining New Jersey Civil Rights Act (NJCRA) claims regarding a more liberal application of New Jersey law and its 'interest of justice' standard, providing more protections regarding the assessment of the 'due diligence' standard impacting the statute of limitations
QUESTION PRESENTED In the wake of dismissing all federal claims and in conflict with settled Third Circuit jurisprudence and due process of law, whether the courts below in the context of a complaint of institutional abuse of a disabled juvenile, should the panel have declined supplemental jurisdiction on his remaining New Jersey Civil Rights Act (NJCRA) claims regarding a more liberal application of New Jersey Law and its interest of justice standard, providing more protections regarding the assessment of the “due diligence” standard impacting the statute of limitations? ii