Based on the circumstances you described, you are correct: the employer shouldn't have shown New Jersey income on his W-2.
If your son leaves the New Jersey line off of the W-2 entered on his return, such as in TurboTax, New Jersey may eventually send him a notice and proposed tax assessment.
He could try contacting the New Jersey Division of Taxation for guidance. See this webpage for options.
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