Legal Question in Personal Injury in New Jersey
Does New Jersey's entire controversy doctrine require a defendant in a toxic tort action to bring a third-party claim for contribution in the original action, or can the defendant wait and institute a subsequent action against the third-party tortfeasor after a verdict is rendered in the original action?
1 Answer from Attorneys
I would need more information before I could provide you with a proper response. However, based upon the facts presented, I believe that the entire controversy doctrine would govern.
Peter J. Lamont, Esq.
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