Ida M. Fuda

Ida is a member of the Workers' Compensation Department, and focuses her practice on the defense of employers in workers' compensation actions. Ida has a diverse background in general liability, medical malpractice defense and professional liability. She has developed a wealth of knowledge and experience in the areas of condo/community association law, general liability and premises liability, and has represented numerous associations, business owners and property owners in their defense.

After completing an accelerated three year program, Ida earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The College of New Jersey in Ewing in 2001. Ida then attended Pace University School of Law, where she participated in the Health Law and Disability Rights Clinic, representing clients under a student practice order. She completed her juris doctor at Pace University School of Law in 2004, as the youngest member of her graduating class. Thereafter, Ida was admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and the United States District Court of the State of New Jersey.

Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, Ida began her legal career representing plaintiffs in various areas of civil litigation. In 2006, Ida joined a well known and respected medical malpractice firm, where she concentrated her practice in the defense of physicians and hospitals in professional liability matters.

Ida has been chosen by the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA) as one of the top 40 litigation attorneys under 40 in the State of New Jersey.

Honors & awards

AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell

Year joined

2008

Results

Defeat of petitioner’s claim for permanent and total disability at trial

Workers Compensation
December 30, 2019

The petitioner was seeking permanent and total disability, including lifetime medical and indemnity benefits, with a potential value of approximately $600,000. As part of his written opinion, the workers’ compensation judge indicated that he placed considerable weight upon the petitioner’s social media postings, which were procured through the defense’s efforts and successfully entered into evidence over the petitioner’s counsel’s objections.

Thought Leadership

Perception, an Expansion of the Scope of the Law Against Discrimination

Roseland
Employment Law
May 1, 2015

Perception, an Expansion of the Scope of the Law Against Discrimination

Roseland
Employment Law
December 1, 2012
Key Points: Defense Digest, Vol. 18, No. 4, December 2012

Ambiguous Insult Insufficient to Establish a Claim Under the New Jersey LAD

Roseland
Employment Law
September 1, 2011
New Jersey - Employment Law Key Points: Defense Digest, Vol. 17, No. 3, September 2011

Pro Bono Activities

At the Request of the Honorable Keith A. Bachmann, J.S.C., Ida has volunteered her time as a mediator and has successfully settled several claims.