Supreme Court of New Jersey
John W. Tice, Sr.
July 28, 1993133 N.J. 347
Summary
The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed that police officers and their employing municipalities are absolutely immune from tort liability for injuries caused by a pursuit of a fleeing vehicle under N.J.S.A. 59:5-2b(2), absent willful misconduct. The Court rejected arguments that other statutes or common‑law duties override this immunity and noted that the immunity is grounded in legislative intent to encourage vigorous law enforcement. Two concurring opinions agreed with the result but offered alternative statutory bases for the immunity.