Day: August 12, 2014

Proposed Bill Would Eliminate Awards of Punitive Damages Against NJ Municipalities

Proposed Bill Would Eliminate Awards of Punitive Damages Against NJ Municipalities

Recently proposed legislation could reduce the legal costs of New Jersey municipalities. Assembly Bill Number 2997 would eliminate awards of punitive damages against municipalities as well as employees of municipalities acting within the scope or under color of their office, employment, or agency.  In a civil lawsuit, compensatory damages are