IMMUNITY - NEW JERSEY

Arias v. County of Bergen

Supreme Court of New Jersey - January 22, 2026 - A.3d - 2025 WL 4072127

In-line skater brought negligence action against county for injuries sustained when skater fell into pothole while skating on paved pedestrian path in 130-acre county park in densely populated suburban area.

The Superior Court, Law Division, granted county’s motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim. Skater appealed. The Superior Court, Appellate Division, affirmed. Skater petitioned for certification, which was granted.

The Supreme Court held that county had recreational-use immunity under the Landowner Liability Act (LLA).



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