Samuel Mejia v. Quest Diagnostics (082739) (Essex County & Statewide)

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey affirmed the Appellate Division’s order that third‑party defendant Dr. Jacinto Fernandez must remain an active party and participate at trial on the contribution claims asserted by the Quest defendants. The Court held that a third‑party defendant is subject to contribution liability unless a meritorious right to dismissal exists, and declined to address whether an affidavit of merit is required. The matter was remanded for further proceedings.