WOOD v. NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE COMPANY

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael J. Marone argued the cause for appellant (McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, attorneys; Mr. Marone, of counsel; Richard J. Williams, Jr., and Mr. Marone, on the brief).

Charles M. Crocco argued the cause for respondents (Nelson, Fromer & Crocco, attorneys; Mr. Crocco, of counsel and on the brief).

Evan L. Goldman argued the cause for amicus curiae New Jersey Association for Justice (Law Offices of Schiffman, Abraham, Kaufman & Ritter, P.C., attorneys; Mr. Goldman, on the brief).

Hugh P. Francis argued the cause for amici curiae Insurance Council of New Jersey and Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (Francis & Berry, attorneys; Mr. Francis and Joanna Huc, on the brief).

Before Judges Stern, Graves, and Sabatino.