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

Summary

The New Jersey Supreme Court 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 for claims arising from those actions. Justice Skillman dissented, arguing that statutory and fiscal policy place the responsibility on the county.