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Introduced
04/18/2023
04/18/2023
In Committee
04/18/2023
04/18/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/22/2023
06/22/2023
Introduced Session
131st Legislature
Bill Summary
This resolve authorizes Ronald Caron and Jennifer Berube, who claim to have suffered damages in connection with a motor vehicle accident involving the Department of Transportation, to sue the Department of Transportation for damages resulting from the accident and waives the statutory limitations on damage recovery.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes Ronald Caron and Jennifer Berube, who claim to have suffered damages in a motor vehicle accident involving the Department of Transportation, to sue the Department of Transportation for those damages. It waives the state's defense of immunity and the statutory limitations on damage recovery, allowing the civil action to be brought in Superior Court within one year. Liability and damages, including punitive damages, will be determined according to state law, and the Attorney General will represent the Department of Transportation. The Treasurer of State will pay any settlement or judgment resulting from the action.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accepted Report A (ONTP), Jun 22, 2023 (on 06/22/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1688&snum=131 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN168801.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0675&item=1&snum=131 |
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