William and Roslyn Snyder, Plaintiffs-Respondents v. American Association of Blood Banks, Defendant-Appellant, and…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division, holding that the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) owed a duty of care to blood‑product recipients and was liable for ordinary negligence, and that the AABB is not entitled to charitable immunity under N.J.S.A. 2A:53A-7. Justice Garibaldi dissented, arguing that the AABB should receive qualified immunity because of its quasi‑governmental role.