Diane S. Lapsley v. Township of Sparta (085422)(Statewide)

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that Diane Lapsley’s injuries occurred out of and in the course of her employment because the parking lot where she was struck was owned, maintained, and under the control of her municipal employer, and therefore she is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. The Court reversed the Appellate Division’s denial and affirmed the Division of Workers’ Compensation’s award.