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Friday, May 25, 2007

Fireman & Police Now Have Right to Bring Claim if Injured Due to Negligence

Ruiz v. Mero 189 NJ 525 (2007). N.J.S.A. 2A: 62A-21 abolished the firefighter’s rule. First responders may recover damages from a property owner for any injury sustained when answering an emergency.