Carmella R. Lafage

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the trial court, holding that the Wrongful Death Act's two‑year statute of limitations may be equitably tolled for minor children, allowing their claims despite being filed 27 days late, while survivorship claims remain barred. The Court declined to decide the broader discovery‑rule issue, noting that even if applied the claim would still be untimely. Justice LaVECCHIA dissented on the tolling, and Justice Stein concurred in part.