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‑transfusion recipients and was not protected by charitable immunity. The Court found the AABB breached that duty by failing to recommend surrogate testing, making it liable for a portion of the plaintiffs' damages. Justice Garibaldi dissented, arguing that the AABB should receive qualified immunity. The decision was affirmed.