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US Supreme Court Rules NJ Transit Can’t Claim State Sovereign Immunity

By Petrillo & Goldberg / August 6, 2026 / Comments Off on US Supreme Court Rules NJ Transit Can’t Claim State Sovereign Immunity

The United States Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) cannot claim sovereign immunity against personal injury lawsuits – even when they are filed in other states. The case represents a win for those injured by the negligence of NJ Transit or its employees.  What is Sovereign Immunity? “Sovereign immunity”…