New Jersey Statutes
N.J. Stat. § 59:1-1 (2026)
Short title
✓ current as of May 2026
This subtitle shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act."
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 492
cases (224 in the last 5 years), 1974–2026 · leading case: Brian Royster v. New Jersey State Police(075926), 152 A.3d 900 (N.J. 2017).
Brian Royster v. New Jersey State Police(075926), 152 A.3d 900 (N.J. 2017). “59:13-1 to - 10, and the Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 to 59:12-3, and as it has in other areas, see, e.”
Lorraine Gormley v. Latanya Wood-El (069717), 93 A.3d 344 (N.J. 2014). “It makes no difference that a Section 1983 action may provide a different standard of proof or relief than in an action brought under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 to 59:12-3. State courts are compelled by the Supremacy Clause, U.”
Noble v. City of Camden, 112 F. Supp. 3d 208 (D.N.J. 2015). “” N.J. Stat. Ann. § 59:1-1 et seq. The notice of claim must be presented to the Attorney General or the agency involved in the alleged wrongful act and must include, among other things, (1) the name'and address of the claimant; (2) the address for sending communication about the…”
Alston v. City of Camden, 773 A.2d 693 (N.J. 2001). “45, § 59:1-1 to 12-3. The Act was designed "to reestablish the immunity of public entities while relieving some of the harsh results" of the doctrine of sovereign immunity.”
Ingram v. Twp. of Deptford, 911 F. Supp. 2d 289 (D.N.J. 2012). “” N.J. Stat. Ann. § 59:1-1 et seq. The statute defines a “local public entity” as “a public entity other than the State.”
Tripo v. Robert Wood Johnson Med. Ctr., 845 F. Supp. 2d 621 (D.N.J. 2012). “For the reasons that follow, the Court finds that Plaintiffs suit is barred by the provisions of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. § 59:1-1 et seq. 1 I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND On or around January 6, 2010, Plaintiff suffered severe injuries as a result of a car accident.”
O'Donnell v. N.J. Tpk. Auth., 199 A.3d 786 (N.J. 2019). “'s mother, Pamela O'Donnell (O'Donnell), sought to hold the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) liable for the wrongful death of her husband and daughter pursuant to the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 to 59:12-3. O'Donnell's attorney prepared a notice of tort claim…”
Nicini v. Morra, 212 F.3d 798 (3rd Cir. 2000). “32 In an order dated October 29, 1997, the District Court granted summary judgment for Cyrus, holding that Nicini had failed to establish a constitutional violation and that his state law claims were barred by qualified immunity under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A.…”
Nl Indus., Inc. v. State(076550), 156 A.3d 1043 (N.J. 2017). “NL filed a complaint seeking contribution from the State under the Spill Act, alleging that the State caused or contributed to the Raritan Bay contamination in its roles as regulator and riparian landowner.”
J.P. v. Gregory J. Smith, 134 A.3d 977 (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 2016). “The motion judge concluded that (1) the School did not qualify as a "household" within the meaning of the CSAA; and (2) plaintiff's claims were barred by the statute of limitations and her failure to comply with the notice provisions of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act (TCA),…”
Benjamin v. East Orange Police Dep't, 937 F. Supp. 2d 582 (D.N.J. 2013). “N.J. Stat. Ann. § 59:1-1 (2013). Pursuant to N.”
Popow v. City of Margate, 476 F. Supp. 1237 (D.N.J. 1979). “§§ 1343 (3) and 1331, plaintiff asserts pendent state claims pursuant to the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq. Before the court is a motion for summary judgment by defendants, Fed.”
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