New Jersey casino workers sue over indoor smoking exemption
The United Auto Workers and casino employees represented by CEASE filed a lawsuit in New Jersey Superior Court against Governor Philip Murphy and Health Commissioner Kaitlin Baston. The plaintiffs allege that the state’s Smoke-Free Air Act is unconstitutional because an exemption allows smoking inside casinos; they argue casinos should face the same indoor smoking ban as other businesses.
The case could affect whether New Jersey casinos may continue to allow indoor smoking.