New Jersey § 59:9-2

§ 59:9-2.

a. No interest shall accrue prior to the entry of judgment against a public entity

or public employee. b. No judgment shall be granted against a public entity or public employee on the

basis of strict liability, implied warranty or products liability. c. No punitive or exemplary damages shall be awarded against a public entity. d. No damages shall be awarded against a public entity or public employee for pain

and suffering resulting from any injury; provided, however, that this limitation

on the recovery of damages for pain and suffering shall not apply in cases of permanent

loss of a bodily function, permanent disfigurement or dismemberment where the medical

treatment expenses are in excess of $3,600.00 . For purposes of this section medical treatment expenses are defined as the reasonable

value of services rendered for necessary surgical, medical and dental treatment of

the claimant for such injury, sickness or disease, including prosthetic devices and

ambulance, hospital or professional nursing service. e. If a claimant receives or is entitled to receive benefits for the injuries allegedly

incurred from a policy or policies of insurance or any other source other than a joint

tortfeasor, such benefits shall be disclosed to the court and the amount thereof which

duplicates any benefit contained in the award shall be deducted from any award against

a public entity or public employee recovered by such claimant; provided, however,

that nothing in this provision shall be construed to limit the rights of a beneficiary

under a life insurance policy. No insurer or other person shall be entitled to bring an action under a subrogation

provision in an insurance contract against a public entity or public employee.