Bill > LD1347

This bill amends the Maine Tort Claims Act by increasing the maximum liability cap for governmental entities and their employees from $400,000 to $1,250,000 per occurrence. The change means that in any legal claim permitted under this law, the total damages and costs that can be awarded against a government entity or its employees are now limited to $1,250,000 for incidents arising from a single event. This represents a significant increase (more than threefold) in the potential monetary compensation available to plaintiffs seeking damages from government entities in Maine. The bill aims to provide greater financial recourse for individuals who have been harmed by government actions while still maintaining a reasonable limit on potential financial liability for governmental organizations.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1347&snum=132