Tort Claims Act Monetary Threshold Bars Claim for Pain and Suffering But not Permanent Injury
Claims for pain and suffering are barred against public entities under the Tort Claims Act, N.J.S.A. 59:9-2(d), unless the claimant suffers a permanent injury and incurs medical expenses in excess of $3,600. The claimant must be able to prove a permanent loss of bodily function, perma...