Alerts3.19.25
Supreme Court of New Jersey Clarifies Fault Allocation for Non-Parties Outside of the Court’s Jurisdiction
Following a recent decision by the Supreme Court of New Jersey, an individual who is not subject to personal jurisdiction in New Jersey is not considered a “party” under the Comparative Negligence Act (CNA)
The Supreme Court of New Jersey rendered its decision in the case of Estate of Crystal Walcott Spill v. Markovitz on March 11, 2025. The decision affirms the Appellate Division’s decision to exclude a New York-based doctor from the verdict sheet due to lack of jurisdiction.
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