Isaac Wright, Adriel McNair, A/K/A Sunshine Wright and Sandra Wright

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed the trial court, holding that the State may be vicariously liable for the tortious conduct of Somerset County Prosecutor's Office employees during Isaac Wright's investigation, arrest, and prosecution, and that the State must indemnify and defend those employees. The Court also noted a dissent arguing that counties, not the State, should bear those costs.