William F. McAndrew

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division’s order for a new trial, holding that the borough of Keansburg can be held liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior for the negligent shooting by its reserve patrolman, and that the prior limitation requiring a high‑ranking agent’s participation in the wrongdoing is abandoned. The decision also notes that the record presents a genuine issue of fact on the lack of training and the municipality’s active wrongdoing.