Six New Jersey residents have filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Chris Christie, the state of New Jersey, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and others over traffic jams in September. 
The suit filed in federal court Thursday appears to be the first civil claim over traffic that appear to have been caused as political punishment for the Fort Lee mayor.
The plaintiffs want it certified as a class action.
Lawyer Rosemarie Arnold says she filed it after learning this week that lane closures on an approach to the George Washington Bridge were “deliberate actions.” She says that her clients were late for work and that one suffered a panic attack.
Christie has denied involvement. His spokesman did not respond to an email seeking comment.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Hims Seeks Dismissal of FTC Suit Over User Data, Subscriptions 
Chiquita Sees Cheap Bananas at Risk on El Niño Supply Threat 
French Riots Seen as Insurance Test Before New Regime Kicks In 
Japan Takaichi Orders Cybersecurity Measures as Attacks Grow 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.