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).