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Paramus Sues American Dream Mall Over Sunday Laws

8/30/2025

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Paramus officials have filed a lawsuit against the American Dream mall for violating Sunday "blue laws."
The lawsuit alleges the mall has ignored these laws since January 2024, causing a public nuisance.
American Dream contends that the laws do not apply as they operate on state-owned property.
Bergen County officials stress the laws' significance for local businesses and community welfare.
The mall's Sunday operations conflict with prior commitments made by its owners.

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Paramus officials have filed a lawsuit against the American Dream mall for violating Sunday "blue laws."
The lawsuit alleges the mall has ignored these laws since January 2024, causing a public nuisance.
American Dream contends that the laws do not apply as they operate on state-owned property.
Bergen County officials stress the laws' significance for local businesses and community welfare.
The mall's Sunday operations conflict with prior commitments made by its owners.