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NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-29 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-29 - Noncompliance deemed failure to state cause of action

2A:53A-29. Noncompliance deemed failure to state cause of action  4. If the plaintiff fails to provide an affidavit or a statement in lieu thereof, pursuant to section 2 or 3 of this act, it shall be deemed a failure to state a cause of action.  L.1995,c.139,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-30 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-30 - Short title

2A:53A-30. Short title  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Health Care Carrier Accountability Act." L.2001,c.187,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-31 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-31 - Findings, declarations relative to liability for certain health care treatment decisions

2A:53A-31. Findings, declarations relative to liability for certain health care treatment decisions  2. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: a. Health and dental carriers, in particular health maintenance organizations and other managed care entities, have become increasingly involved in health care treatment decisions, including, but not limited to, the use of financial incentives to providers and practice guidelines, in an effort to reduce health care costs; b. As a result, many carriers have been reducing or denying medically necessary health care treatments for their insured patients; c. Since the carriers are in many instances making medical decisions when they deny, delay, or diminish health care treatments, they should be held to the same level of legal responsibility as physicians and other health care providers who make decisions regarding the necessity and appropriateness of medical care; and d. It is fair and appropriate that insured patients have the opportunity to dispute carrier or organized delivery system decisions in court, as well as in internal and external appeals procedures, so that these disputes may be quickly and efficiently resolved in ways that best accommodate the needs of the insured patient. L.2001,c.187,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-34 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-34 - Exhausting appeal before filing action; exception

2A:53A-34. Exhausting appeal before filing action; exception  5. An individual who brings an action against a carrier or organized delivery system pursuant to subsection a. of section 4 of this act shall be required to exhaust an appeal through the Independent Health Care Appeals Program created pursuant to section 11 of P.L.1997, c.192 (C.26:2S-11) before filing an action, unless serious or significant harm to the covered person has occurred or will imminently occur. L.2001,c.187,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-35 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-35 - Use of alternative dispute resolution methods

2A:53A-35 Use of alternative dispute resolution methods  6. a. The court hearing the action authorized by subsection a. of section 4 of this act shall, with the plaintiff's consent, employ alternative dispute resolution methods, including, but not limited to, mediation, binding arbitration and non-binding arbitration, in order to expedite the action and accommodate the needs of the parties to the dispute. b. If alternative dispute resolution methods are employed, the mediator or arbitrator, as the case may be, may consider whether services denied or delayed are covered services under the health or dental benefits plan. c. Nothing in this act shall prohibit a covered person from pursuing other appropriate remedies, including injunctive relief, a declaratory judgment, or any other relief available under applicable law, if serious or significant harm to the covered person has occurred or will imminently occur. L.2001,c.187,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-36 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-36 - Affidavit of loss as a result of denial or delay; requirements

2A:53A-36. Affidavit of loss as a result of denial or delay; requirements  7. a. In any action for economic or non-economic loss to a covered person pursuant to subsection a. of section 4 of this act, the plaintiff shall, within 60 days following the date of filing of the answer to the complaint by the defendant, provide each defendant with an affidavit of a physician or other appropriate licensed natural person that there exists a reasonable probability that the loss that occurred was a result of the carrier's or organized delivery system's negligence with respect to the denial of or delay in approving or providing medically necessary covered services. b. The court may grant no more than one additional period, not to exceed 60 days, to file the affidavit pursuant to this section, upon a finding of good cause. The person executing the affidavit shall be licensed in this or any other state and have particular expertise in the general area or specialty involved in the action, as evidenced by board certification or by devotion of the person's practice substantially to the general area or specialty involved in the action for a period of at least five years. The person shall have no financial interest in the outcome of the case under review, but this prohibition shall not exclude the person from being an expert witness in the case. c. An affidavit shall not be required pursuant to subsection a. of this section if the plaintiff provides a sworn statement in lieu of the affidavit setting forth that: the defendant or other appropriate party involved in the treatment of the covered person has failed to provide the plaintiff with medical records or other records or information having a substantial bearing on preparation of the affidavit; a written request therefor along with, if necessary, a signed authorization by the plaintiff for release of the medical records or other records or information requested, has been made by certified mail or personal service; and at least 45 days have elapsed since the defendant received the request.  d. If the plaintiff fails to provide an affidavit or a statement in lieu thereof, pursuant to this section, it shall be deemed a failure to state a cause of action.  L.2001,c.187,s.7.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-37 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-37 - Short title.

2A:53A-37 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Medical Care Access and Responsibility and Patients First Act." L.2004,c.17,s.l.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-38 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-38 - Findings, declarations relative to medical professional liability, insurance reform and patient protection.

2A:53A-38 Findings, declarations relative to medical professional liability, insurance reform and patient protection.  2. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. One of the most vital interests of the State is to ensure that high-quality health care continues to be available in this State and that the residents of this State continue to have access to a full spectrum of health care providers, including highly trained physicians in all specialties; b. The State's health care system and its residents' access to health care providers are threatened by a dramatic escalation in medical malpractice liability insurance premiums, which is creating a crisis of affordability in the purchase of necessary liability coverage for our health care providers; c. One particularly alarming result of rising premiums is that there are increasing reports of doctors retiring or moving to other states where insurance premiums are lower, dropping high-risk patients and procedures, and practicing defensive medicine in a manner that may significantly increase the cost of health care for all our citizens; d. The reasons for the steep increases in the cost of medical malpractice liability insurance are complex and involve issues related to: the State's tort liability system; the State's health care system, which includes issues related to patient safety and medical error reporting; and the State's regulation and requirements concerning medical malpractice liability insurers; e. It is necessary and appropriate for the State to take meaningful and prompt action to address the various interrelated aspects of these issues that are impacted by, or impact on, the State's health care system; and f. To that end, this act provides for a comprehensive set of reforms affecting the State's tort liability system, health care system and medical malpractice liability insurance carriers to ensure that health care services continue to be available and accessible to residents of the State and to enhance patient safety at health care facilities. L.2004,c.17,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-39 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-39 - Judge may refer medical malpractice action to complementary dispute resolution mechanism.

2A:53A-39 Judge may refer medical malpractice action to complementary dispute resolution mechanism.  5. The judge presiding over a medical malpractice action, or the judge's designee, shall, within 30 days after the discovery end date, determine whether referral to a complementary dispute resolution mechanism may encourage early disposition or settlement of the action. If the judge makes such a determination, the matter shall be referred to complementary dispute resolution pursuant to Rule 1:40 of the Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the judge to refer an action to complementary dispute resolution prior to the discovery end date. L.2004,c.17,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-42 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-42 - Procedure to evaluate award by judge following verdict.

2A:53A-42 Procedure to evaluate award by judge following verdict.  9. A judge presiding over an action alleging medical malpractice, in which the jury has rendered a verdict in favor of the complaining party, shall, upon a motion by any party for additur or remittitur on the issue of the quantum of damages, consider the evidence in the light most favorable to the non-moving party and determine whether the award is clearly inadequate or excessive in view of the nature of the medical condition or injury that is the cause of action or because of passion or prejudice by the jury. L.2004,c.17,s.9.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-43 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-43 - Short title.

2A:53A-43 Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Baseball Spectator Safety Act of 2006." L.2005,c.362,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-44 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-44 - Provision of protected seating for spectators, recognition of inherent risks, statement

2A:53A-44 Provision of protected seating for spectators, recognition of inherent risks, statement  of intent. 2. The Legislature recognizes that baseball stadium owners and operators have a duty to provide protected seating to spectators who, seeking to avoid the risk of injury, desire protection. However, the Legislature also recognizes that persons who attend professional baseball games may be injured as a result of the risks inherent in being a spectator at such games. The Legislature further finds that attendance at such professional baseball games is a family and community based activity to be encouraged. Moreover, the State derives economic benefit from spectators attending professional baseball games. Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature to encourage attendance at professional baseball games. Limiting the civil liability of those who own professional baseball teams and those who own the stadiums where professional baseball games are played will help contain costs, thereby keeping ticket prices affordable. L.2005,c.362,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-45 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-45 - Definitions relative to baseball spectator safety.

2A:53A-45 Definitions relative to baseball spectator safety.  3. As used in this act: a. "Owner" means a person, including a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, who is in lawful possession and control of a professional baseball team or a stadium in which a professional baseball game is played. "Owner" shall also include the owner's shareholders, partners, directors, officers, employees and agents. b. "Professional baseball game" means any baseball game, whether for exhibition or competition, in which the participating baseball teams are members of a league of professional baseball clubs, commonly known as a major league or a minor league, and which teams are comprised of paid baseball players. "Professional baseball game" shall also include pregame activities and shall include any baseball game or pregame activity. c. "Spectator" means a person who is present at a baseball game for the purpose of observing the game, whether or not a fee is paid. L.2005,c.362,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-46 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-46 - Assumption of inherent risks by spectators, bar, defense to suit.

2A:53A-46 Assumption of inherent risks by spectators, bar, defense to suit.  4. a. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, spectators of professional baseball games are presumed to have knowledge of and to assume the inherent risks of observing professional baseball games. These risks are defined as injuries which result from being struck by a baseball or a baseball bat anywhere on the premises during a professional baseball game. b. (1) Except as provided in section 5 of this act, the assumption of risk set forth in this section shall be a complete bar to suit and shall serve as a complete defense to a suit against an owner by a spectator for injuries resulting from the assumed risks. (2) Except as provided in section 5 of this act, an owner shall not be liable for an injury to a spectator resulting from the inherent risks of attending a professional baseball game. Except as provided in section 5 of this act, no spectator or spectator's representative shall make any claim against, maintain an action against, or recover from an owner for injury, loss, or damage to the spectator resulting from any of the inherent risks of attending a professional baseball game. c. Nothing in this act shall preclude a spectator from bringing an action against another spectator for an injury to person or property resulting from such other spectator's acts or omissions. L.2005,c.362,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-47 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-47 - Liability for non-compliance.

2A:53A-47 Liability for non-compliance.  5. a. Nothing in section 4 of this act shall prevent or limit the liability of an owner who fails to post and maintain the warning signs required pursuant to section 6 of this act. b. Nothing in section 4 of this act shall prevent or limit the liability of an owner who fails to provide protection for spectators in the most dangerous sections of the stands. This limited duty may be satisfied by having a net behind home plate. L.2005,c.362,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:53A-48 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:53A-48 - Posting, maintenance of signs; warning.

2A:53A-48 Posting, maintenance of signs; warning.  6. a. Every owner of a stadium where professional baseball games are played shall post and maintain signs which contain the warning notice set forth in subsection b. of this section. Such signs shall be posted in conspicuous places at the entrances outside the stadium and at stadium facilities where tickets to professional baseball games are sold. b. The signs described in subsection a. of this section shall contain the following warning notice:WARNINGUNDER NEW JERSEY LAW, A SPECTATOR OF PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL ASSUMES THE RISK OF ANY INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY RESULTING FROM ANY OF THE INHERENT DANGERS AND RISKS OF SUCH ACTIVITY AND MAY NOT RECOVER FROM AN OWNER OF A BASEBALL TEAM OR AN OWNER OF A STADIUM WHERE PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL IS PLAYED FOR INJURY RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT DANGERS AND RISKS OF OBSERVING PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL, INCLUDING BEING STRUCK BY A BASEBALL OR A BASEBALL BAT ANYWHERE ON THE PREMISES DURING A PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL GAME. L.2005,c.362,s.6.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:54A-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:54A-1 - Civil action to abate

2A:54A-1. Civil action to abate  In addition to any criminal prosecution brought for violation of N.J.S. 2C:33-12, whenever a nuisance as defined in subsection c. of N.J.S. 2C:33-12 exists, the Attorney General or the prosecutor of the county in which the nuisance exists may bring a civil action in the name of the State to abate the nuisance and to permanently enjoin the person from maintaining the nuisance. L.1983, c. 234, s. 3, eff. June 30, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:54A-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:54A-2 - Venue; preliminary injunction

2A:54A-2. Venue; preliminary injunction  a. Any action instituted pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of this amendatory and supplementary act shall be brought in the Superior Court of the county in which the alleged nuisance exists. An action shall be instituted by the filing of a verified petition alleging the facts constituting the nuisance. b. After the filing of the petition, application for a preliminary injunction may be made to the court, which shall grant a hearing within 10 days after the filing of the application. If an application for a preliminary injunction is made, the court, on request of the applicant, may issue an ex parte order to preserve samples of materials located at the premises which are allegedly involved in the nuisance. The restraining order shall be served by delivering a copy of the order to a person in charge of the location or residing there or by posting a copy of the order upon one of the principal doors or entrances to the location. The officer serving the restraining order shall make and return to the court an inventory of the personal property used in maintaining the alleged nuisance and an inventory of the samples being held. A violation of the restraining order or the removal or mutilation of a posted restraining order shall constitute contempt of court. c. A copy of the petition, together with a notice of the time and place of the hearing on the application for a preliminary injunction, shall be served upon the defendant at least five days before the hearing. If, at the hearing, the allegations of the petition are sustained by clear and convincing evidence, a preliminary injunction closing the place against its use for any purpose complained of in the petition may be issued. The order shall also continue in effect the restraining order provided in subsection b., if already issued, or, if not so issued, may include a restraining order. The owner of any real or personal property closed or restrained may appear between the filing of the petition and the hearing on the application for a permanent injunction and may obtain the release of the property, if the court determines that the owner did not have any knowledge that the property was being used in maintaining the nuisance and if the owner agrees to take whatever action is necessary to insure that the property will not be used to continue the nuisance. The release of any property under this subsection shall not affect any judgment, lien, penalty or liability to which that property may be subject. L.1983, c. 234, s. 4, eff. June 30, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:54A-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:54A-3 - Evidence admissible in action

2A:54A-3. Evidence admissible in action  In an action brought pursuant to section 3 of this amendatory and supplementary act, evidence of the general reputation of the location or an admission or finding of guilt of the person under the criminal laws against prostitution or obscenity is admissible for the purpose of proving the existence of the nuisance. L.1983, c. 234, s. 5, eff. June 30, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:54A-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:54A-4 - Permanent injunction; entry of order; forfeiture of property

2A:54A-4. Permanent injunction; entry of order; forfeiture of property  If, after final hearing, the court determines that the existence of a nuisance as defined in subsection c. of N.J.S. 2C:33-12 exists, the court may enter a permanent order enjoining the defendant and any other person from further maintaining the nuisance at the location complained of and the defendant from maintaining the nuisance elsewhere. In addition, the court may proceed with the forfeiture of property used for the purpose of maintaining the nuisance and the closing of the location for one year, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S. 2C:33-12.1. L.1983, c. 234, s. 6, eff. June 30, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:54A-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:54A-5 - Penalty

2A:54A-5. Penalty  Whenever a permanent injunction is issued pursuant to the provisions of this amendatory and supplementary act, a penalty of not less than $300.00 nor more than $1,000.00 shall be imposed upon the person maintaining the nuisance. L.1983, c. 234, s. 7, eff. June 30, 1983.
NJ Rev Stat § 2A:55-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 2A - Administration of Civil and Criminal Justice|Section 2A:55-1 - Liability of any of joint debtors served; judgment and execution; special judgment as against those served by publication

2A:55-1. Liability of any of joint debtors served; judgment and execution; special judgment as against those served by publication  Where persons are jointly indebted to any other person upon any joint contract, obligation or matter, and in an action thereon by the creditor any of such joint debtors shall be served with process, those served shall answer to the plaintiff, and if judgment shall pass for the plaintiff, he shall have his judgment and execution against those served. The judgment and execution shall be as effective, as to the joint debtor or debtors served, as if all of them had been served and the judgment had been entered against all of them. Judgment in the action may be entered, also, against the other joint debtor or debtors if he or they are named in the process and served by publication or otherwise, as an absent defendant or defendants, in accordance with the practice of the superior court in cases in which the action affects specific property within the jurisdiction of the court; but if such other debtor or debtors do not appear in the action, said judgment shall be special as to them, to be made as to them only of their interest in real and personal property within the state jointly owned by all such joint debtors. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.