§ 14 §158-C — Limitation on immunity of charitable organizations

Maine § 14 §158-C

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
• Part 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
• Ch. 7: DEFENSES GENERALLY

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1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.
Recoverable damages.
Notwithstanding section 158, the amount of any insurance coverage specified in any policy issued to a charitable organization does not limit the amount of damages recoverable for any torts described in subsection 3.
3.
Immunity not available for sexual assault or sexual exploitation of a minor.
Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a charitable organization is not immune from liability for any tort alleging negligent hiring, supervision or retention of an employee, agent or servant that arises out of sexual assault or sexual exploitation of a minor.
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Immunity not available for intentional torts.
A charitable organization is not immune from liability for intentional torts.

Legislative History

PL 2023, c. 351, §2 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 351, §3 (AFF). RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §22 (COR).