Charles L. Deaney, Plaintiff-Respondent v. the Linen Thread Co., Inc., a Corporation, Defendant-Appellant, and…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed that the 1952 amendment to the Temporary Disability Benefits Law was intended to exclude Federal Social Security old‑age insurance benefits from the reduction of temporary disability benefits, and therefore Deaney's disability benefits are not reduced by his Social Security payments. The Court rejected reliance on the bill introducer's statement as a primary source of legislative intent. Justice Vanderbilt and Justice Heher each filed dissenting opinions contesting the majority's approach and conclusion.