Helen Kasper, Petitioner-Appellant v. Board of Trustees of the Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund…

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the Appellate Division and remanded for the Board to grant Helen Kasper an accidental disability pension, holding that her assault occurred during and as a result of the performance of her regular duties under the amended statute. The Court also held that the school steps constitute the place of employment and that the 1986 amendment expands coverage to pre‑shift duties. Justice Poritz dissented, and Justice Coleman concurred.