New Jersey S3315 clarifies that punitive damages cannot be awarded against public entities or public employees acting within the scope of their.

New Jersey S3315 amends the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act" to clarify that punitive damages cannot be awarded against public entities or public employees acting within the scope of their employment in any action. This includes actions under the "Law Against Discrimination" and the "Conscientious Employee Protection Act." The bill specifies that no public entity or public employee is liable for punitive damages, regardless of other available remedies in common law or statutory law.

New Jersey S3315 clarifies that punitive damages cannot be awarded against public entities or public employees acting within the scope of their.

New Jersey S3315 amends the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act" to clarify that punitive damages cannot be awarded against public entities or public employees acting within the scope of their employment in any action. This includes actions under the "Law Against Discrimination" and the "Conscientious Employee Protection Act." The bill specifies that no public entity or public employee is liable for punitive damages, regardless of other available remedies in common law or statutory law.