Cole Schotz Successfully Defends Against Motion to Dismiss New Jersey State Lottery Claims

The Presiding Judge of the New Jersey Tax Court held in our favor last week, ruling that our clients can proceed with their claims against the State of New Jersey, Division of Lottery challenging the retroactive taxation of their lottery winnings. On June 9, 2000, Melvin Milligan won the top prize in the Big Game Drawing totaling approximately $46 million.