NH Supreme Court Rules Emergency Responders May Sue in Cases of Property Owner Negligence

The Supreme Court of New Hampshire recently ruled that state law permits an emergency responder to pursue causes of action for injuries arising from allegedly negligent conduct that did not create the occasion for his visit, regardless of whether that conduct occurs during or prior to the responder’s official engagement on the scene.

To access a copy of the NH Supreme Court decision, please visit:

Supreme Court of New Hampshire: 2011-445, Jason Antosz & a . v. Doree Allain 

Media report:

Nashua Telegraph: Supreme Court rules emergency responsers can sue in cases of homeowner negligence (2 MAR 12)

Media commentary:

Concord Monitor: Editorial: Fireman's Rule' needs a rewrite (1 MAR 12)