Peter Procanik, an Infant by His Guardian Ad Litem, Rosemarie Procanik and Rosemarie Procanik and Michael Procanik…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that an infant born with congenital rubella syndrome may recover special damages for extraordinary medical expenses but may not recover general damages for pain, suffering, or a diminished childhood. The Court also affirmed that the parents' claim for emotional distress and expenses is barred by the two‑year statute of limitations and remanded for amendment of the infant's claim.