Nicholas Nicoletta, Plaintiff-Appellant v. North Jersey District Water Supply Commission of the State of New Jersey…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the Appellate Division, holding that a public at‑will employee who is removed from public service has a constitutional liberty interest that requires a due‑process hearing, and ordered a post‑termination hearing before the Commission but declined to reinstate the employee or award back pay. Justice Sghrbiber dissented, arguing no hearing is required, while Justice P. Ashman concurred, emphasizing the need for a hearing but cautioning about the scope of judicial review.