Legal Opinion
F.A. v. W.J.F.
New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division
Decided April 7, 1995PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
HUMPHREYS, J.S.C.
(temporarily assigned).
The critical issue in this case is the scope of the immunity afforded by a New Jersey statute, N.J.S.A. 9:6-8.13, to those who report suspected child abuse. We hold that immunity shall be broadly and liberally construed in favor of the reporting person. This accords with the clear legislative intent to protect those who report suspected child abuse and thereby to protect children.
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The pertinent facts and procedural history can be summarized as follows. Plaintiffs are the parents of three children. Defendants are…
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