Tort Claims Act

ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ is a New Jersey public entity. As such, with noted exceptions, ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ is prohibited from providing indemnification. Additionally, ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ is subject to all of the provisions of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act (N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq.), the New Jersey Contractual Liability Act (N.J.S.A. 59:13-1 et seq.), and the availability of appropriations.

The State of New Jersey does not carry public liability insurance; however, the liability of the State and the obligation of the State to be responsible for tort claims against its employees is covered under the terms and provisions of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. The Act also creates a fund and provides for payment of claims under the Act against the State of New Jersey or against its employees for which the State is obligated to indemnify against tort claims, which arise out of the performance of their duties.

Claims against the State of New Jersey or its employees should be referred to the State of New Jersey, Bureau of Risk Management, PO Box 620, Trenton, NJ 08625.

The State of New Jersey is self-insured for Workers’ Compensation pursuant to N.J.S.A. 34:15, and employers’ liability is covered by the New Jersey Tort Claims Act (N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq). All such matters are managed by the State of New Jersey, Division of Risk Management. ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ, as a component unit of the State of New Jersey, is covered accordingly.

Similarly, automobile liability is also covered by the State of New Jersey’s self-funded auto liability program and the New Jersey Tort Claims Act (N.J.S.A. 59:1-1 et seq). This program is managed by the State of New Jersey, Division of Risk Management, Auto Liability Unit.