Tennessee Statutes
§ 49-7-159 — Cause of action against public institution of higher education for loss, damage, injury, or death from COVID-19 prohibited - Exceptions
Tennessee·Title 49
There is no cause of action against a public institution of higher education for any loss, damage, injury, or death arising from COVID-19, as defined in § 14-1-101 , unless the claimant proves by clear and convincing evidence that the loss, damage, injury, or death was proximately caused by an act or omission of the institution or its employee or agent constituting gross negligence or willful misconduct. The requirements of title 14, chapter 5 apply to any such cause of action when applicable.
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Legislative History
Amended by 2023 Tenn. Acts, ch. 48, s 7, eff. 3/21/2023. Amended by 2022 Tenn. Acts, ch. 1117, s 5, eff. 6/1/2022. Amended by 2021EX3 Tenn. Acts, ch. 6, Secs.s 3, s 4, s 8 eff. 11/12/2021. Repealed by 2016 Tenn. Acts, ch. 812, s 2, eff. 4/14/2016. Added by 2015 Tenn. Acts, ch. 260, s 1, eff. 4/24/2015.
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