Canico v. Hurtado

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

POLLOCK, J.

The issue is whether a police officer responding to the report of a crime is entitled to immunity from liability for the negligent operation of a police vehicle, if the officer acted in good faith within the meaning of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A 59:3-3 (“section 3-3”). Plaintiff Maria J. Canico alleges that Newark police officer Orlando L. Hurtado negligently caused an automobile accident in which Canico sustained personal injuries and property damage. The Law Division held that Hurtado was entitled to good-faith immunity.…