Day: April 8, 2025

NJ Supreme Court to Clarify When School Districts Can Be Vicariously Liable for Acts of Employees

NJ Supreme Court to Clarify When School Districts Can Be Vicariously Liable for Acts of Employees

On February 14, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court agreed to consider Ormond Simpkins, Jr. v. South Orange-Maplewood School District (089974). The closely watched case will address whether a public school district can be held vicariously liable for sexual abuse committed by a teacher outside the scope of her employment. The