N.J. System Rife With Conflicts and Politics, Newspaper Charges

The New Jersey workers' compensation system is hamstrung by lengthy delays, conflicts of interest and political deal-making behind the appointment of judges, The Star-Ledger newspaper reported this week.In a series of new stories that began running Sunday, the Newark , N.J., newspaper reported the results of an eight-month review of 117,000 pending workers' compensation claims and interviews with key players throughout the system.The newspaper said it found a "confusing bureaucracy where injured workers might wait years – or even die – before getting benefits."The series of...