WOODGER v. CHRIST HOSP.


834 A.2d 1047 (2003)

364 N.J. Super. 144

Betty L. WOODGER, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. CHRIST HOSPITAL and Oscar Pizolli, Defendants-Respondents.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided November 10, 2003.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George J. Kenny, Roseland, argued the cause for appellant (Connell Foley, attorneys; Mr. Kenny, of counsel and on the brief; Lynne A. Aretsky, on the brief).

V. Christopher Hirsch argued the cause for respondent Christ Hospital (Hardin, Kundla, McKeon, Poletto & Polifroni, attorneys; Mr. Hirsch, of counsel and on the brief). Respondent Oscar Pizolli did not file a brief.

Before Judges PRESSLER, CIANCIA and PARKER.


The opinion of the court was delivered by PRESSLER, P.J.A.D.

This personal injury negligence case raises a novel issue respecting the application of the statutory collateral source rule, N.J.S.A. 2A:15-97. Plaintiff Betty L. Woodger is receiving social security disability benefits on account of her disability caused or contributed to by the negligence of defendants Christ Hospital and Oscar Pizolli. In plaintiff's negligence action against these defendants...

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