Jackson Township, Mayor Jennifer Kuhn, and former Mayor Michael Reina have asked an Ocean County Superior Court judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Township Code Enforcement Officer David Visconi, arguing that his complaint fails to state a valid legal claim. The motion, filed June 30, asks the court to dismiss all counts of the lawsuit before the case proceeds further.

Visconi alleges he faced retaliation after issuing code violations and summonses in 2022 to a property owned by Kuhn, before she became mayor. According to the complaint summarized in the Township’s filing, he claims he was later subjected to increased scrutiny, workplace investigations, administrative leave, reprimands, and other disciplinary actions, which he contends were motivated by retaliation. He remains employed by the Township.

In its motion, the Township denies the allegations and argues that Visconi’s claims amount to routine workplace disputes rather than unlawful retaliation. The defendants contend the complaint fails to establish protected whistleblower activity, an adverse employment action, or any violation of state law. The filing also notes that Visconi was not terminated, demoted, suspended without pay, or deprived of compensation or benefits.

The motion is scheduled to be heard on July 31, 2026, when the court will determine whether the lawsuit should proceed or be dismissed. No ruling has yet been made, and the allegations in the lawsuit remain disputed.