Leroy Truth's federal Stack suit dismissed; defendants want legal fees in state case - Hudson County View

Leroy Truth's federal Stack suit dismissed; defendants want legal fees in state case - Hudson County View

Leroy Truth’s federal lawsuit against state Senator (D-33)/Union City Mayor Brian Stack and others was dismissed last week, while his case in Hudson County Superior Court has had two defendants dismissed and they’re now seeking legal fees. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “Plaintiff filed this action on March 5, 2025, naming as defendants: Mayor/Senator Brian […] The post Leroy Truth’s federal Stack suit dismissed; defendants want legal fees in…

Judge Tosses Leroy Truth’s Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Mayor Stack, Public Officials

A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by Leonard Filipowski, also known as “Leroy Truth,” who accused Mayor Brian Stack and other public officials of retaliating against him for his public comments and activism. In a ruling dated September 25, 2025, U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton dismissed all claims brought by Filipowski against the New Jersey State Police, the cities of Union City and Jersey City, and several named …