Second Tort Claim Filed By Hamilton Township Manager Against Committeewoman Aline Dix

Committeewoman Aline Dix

As Hamilton Township Committeewoman Aline Dix settles claims in a lawsuit she filed against Hamilton Township, the Township Manager has now filed a second tort claims notice against Dix. 

In the first tort claim filed on May 8, 2014, Jacobs, who is represented by Arthur Murray Esq., from the law firm of Jacobs & Barbone in Atlantic City, alleged that Dix made certain statements on or about February 12, 2014, before the Hamilton Township Utilities Authority wherein she "attributed violations of the law to claimant Michael Jacobs. Said comments represent defamation in the form of slander per se". Murray alleges in the Tort claim that the damages include ridicule, humiliation, and loss of reputation.

Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Involving Hamilton Township Committeewoman; Tort Claimed Filed by Township Manager

Committeewoman Aline Dix

In less than thirty days after a lawsuit was filed by Committeewoman Aline Dix, a settlement between the parties has been reached but the drama may not stop there. Township Manager Michael Jacobs has started to initiate his own litigation. 

Galloway Township News was first to report that on April 17, 2014 a lawsuit was filed in Atlantic County Superior Court by Pitman based Attorney Sebastian Ionna on behalf of Hamilton Township Committeewoman Aline Dix. The lawsuit was filed against Township Administrator Michael S. Jacobs, Mayor Roger Silva, Deputy Mayor Amy Gatto and Mary Kelly from Human Resources.

Confidential Investigative Report Against Hamilton Township Committeewoman Aline Dix Released with Lawsuit

Committeewoman Aline Dix

On April 17, 2014 a lawsuit was filed in Atlantic County Superior Court by Pitman based Attorney Sebastian Ionna on behalf of Hamilton Township Committeewoman Aline Dix. The lawsuit was filed against Township Administrator Michael S. Jacobs, Mayor Roger Silva, Deputy Mayor Amy Gatto and Mary Kelly from Human Resources.

Dix was elected to Hamilton Township Committee in November 2011 and alleges in the verified complaint that she was retaliated against and further violated of her substantive rights under the New Jersey Constitution and New Jersey Statues. Dix also alleges the retaliation has created a hostile and retaliatory work environment. 

Now, a 13-page Confidential Report has been obtained that further details the complaints against Committeewoman Aline Dix that were asserted by several employees, including Township Administrator Michael Jacobs. 

Hamilton Township Committeewoman Files Lawsuit Against Administrator, Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Employee

Committeewoman Aline Dix

On April 17, 2014 a lawsuit was filed in Atlantic County Superior Court by Pitman based Attorney Sebastian Ionna on behalf of Hamilton Township Committeewoman Aline Dix. The lawsuit was filed against Township Administrator Michael S. Jacobs, Mayor Roger Silva, Deputy Mayor Amy Gatto and Mary Kelly from Human Resources.

Dix was elected to Hamilton Township Committee in November 2011 and alleges in the verified complaint that she was retaliated against and further violated of her substantive rights under the New Jersey Constitution and New Jersey Statues. Dix also alleges the retaliation has created a hostile and retaliatory work environment.