N.J. appeals court rules 911 operators can be sued for mistakes

[chanel]

A state appeals court ruled today that 911 operators and dispatchers are not immune from being sued for failing to perform their duties.

"This case has good precedential effect for potential acts of 911 operators who mishandle calls," said Brian Levine, the attorney for the family of the student, Sohayla Massachi.

N.J. appeals court rules 911 operators can be sued for mistakes | NJ.com

Good decision?

 

[RetiredGySgt]

A state appeals court ruled today that 911 operators and dispatchers are not immune from being sued for failing to perform their duties.

"This case has good precedential effect for potential acts of 911 operators who mishandle calls," said Brian Levine, the attorney for the family of the student, Sohayla Massachi.

N.J. appeals court rules 911 operators can be sued for mistakes | NJ.com

Good decision?

NO. It will cause real problems with hiring and maintaining those services. Further it will encourage nuisance complaints costing providers legal fees.

 

[chanel]

I agree I think this another gift to the ambulance chasers. I suppose 911 operators will now have to purchase malpractice insurance - paid for by the taxpayers of course.