Prado v. State

The opinion of the court was delivered by

SKILLMAN, P.J.A.D.

This appeal involves interpretation of the statutory provisions governing the Attorney General’s duty to provide representation to a State employee who is sued for money damages for an act in the scope of employment. The appeal also involves the jurisdiction of the trial court before which the suit is pending to review the Attorney General’s denial of representation.

Defendant Harry Pappas is a former Special Assistant to the Commissioner of Labor. On June 7, 2001, Pappas addressed members of the staff of the Office of Wage and Hour…