A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would overrule a recent court ruling regarding the liability of New Jersey municipalities when it comes to their emergency response operations. In Murray v. Plainfield Rescue Squad, the New Jersey Supreme Court held that rescue squads that provide intermediate and basic life
The New Jersey Supreme Court continues to shed light on the liability of New Jersey municipalities when it comes to their rescue squards. In a recent decision, the state’s highest court held that rescue squads that provide intermediate and basic life support services are not immune from suit, even though
Earlier this week, we told you about Wilson v. City of Jersey City, in which the Appellate Division (on remand from the Supreme Court) held that the conduct of Jersey City’s 9-1-1 operators was not “wanton and willful” and thus they were entitled to immunity pursuant Title 52, N.J.S.A. 52:17C-10.
