Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
§ 51-1-52. Federal Law Payor Guidelines and Criteria Not a Legal Basis for Negligence or Standard of Care for Medical Malpractice or Product Liability

History. Code 1981, § 51-1-52 , enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 627, § 1/HB 499.
Cross references.
Expert opinion testimony in civil cases, § 24-7-702 .
Code Commission notes.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2009, Code Section 51-1-52, as enacted by Ga. L. 2008, p. 702, § 4/SB 239, was redesignated as Code Section 51-3-30.
Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2013, Code Section 51-1-52, as enacted by Ga. L. 2013, p. 870, § 1/HB 382, was redesignated as Code Section 51-1-53.

Structure Georgia Code

Georgia Code

Title 51 - Torts

Chapter 1 - General Provisions

§ 51-1-1. Tort Defined

§ 51-1-2. Ordinary Diligence and Ordinary Negligence Defined

§ 51-1-3. Extraordinary Diligence and Slight Negligence Defined

§ 51-1-4. Slight Diligence and Gross Negligence Defined

§ 51-1-5. Meaning of “Due Care” in Reference to Child of Tender Years

§ 51-1-6. Recovery of Damages Upon Breach of Legal Duty

§ 51-1-7. When Infraction of Public Duty Gives Cause of Action to Individual

§ 51-1-8. Right of Action Arising From Breach of Private Duty

§ 51-1-9. Recovery for Torts to Self, Wife, Child, Ward, or Servant

§ 51-1-10. Who May Bring an Action for Torts to Wife; Action by Wife Living Apart From Husband for Torts to Self or Children

§ 51-1-11. When Privity Required to Support Action; Product Liability Action and Time Limitation Therefore; Industry-Wide Liability Theories Rejected

§ 51-1-11.1. Liability of Product Seller as a Manufacturer

§ 51-1-12. Liability for Ratifying Tort

§ 51-1-13. Cause of Action for Physical Injury; Intention Considered in Assessing Damages

§ 51-1-14. Violent Injury or Attempt to Commit Injury

§ 51-1-15. Right of Action for Abduction or Harboring of Wife

§ 51-1-16. Right of Action for Seduction of Daughter; Exemplary Damages

§ 51-1-17. Rights of Action for Adultery, Alienation of Affections, and Criminal Conversation Abolished

§ 51-1-18. Furnishing Alcoholic Beverages to Minor Children; Gambling With Minor Children

§ 51-1-19. Negligence by Person Given Trust or Confidence for Consideration

§ 51-1-20. Liability of Persons Serving Charitable Organizations and Public Entities While Acting in Good Faith

§ 51-1-20.1. Liability of Volunteers, Employees, or Officers of Nonprofit Association Conducting or Sponsoring Sports or Safety Program; Liability of Association

§ 51-1-20.2. Liability of Child Passenger Safety Technicians

§ 51-1-21. Liability of Owner of Watercraft for Torts Generally

§ 51-1-22. Owner’s Liability for Negligent Operation of Vessel; Express or Implied Consent Prerequisite

§ 51-1-23. Sale of Unwholesome Provisions

§ 51-1-24. Sale of Adulterated Drugs or Alcoholic Beverages

§ 51-1-25. Furnishing of Wrong Article or Medicine by Vender of Drugs and Medicines

§ 51-1-26. Survivability of Actions Under Code Sections 51-1-23 Through 51-1-25

§ 51-1-27. Recovery for Medical Malpractice Authorized

§ 51-1-28. Transfusions, Transplants, and Transfers of Human Blood, Tissue, Organs; Negligence Prerequisite to Recovery for Damages

§ 51-1-29. Liability of Persons Rendering Emergency Care

§ 51-1-29.1. Liability of Voluntary Health Care Provider and Sponsoring Organization

§ 51-1-29.2. Liability of Persons or Entities Acting to Prevent, Minimize, and Repair Injury and Damage Resulting From Catastrophic Acts of Nature

§ 51-1-29.3. Immunity for Operators of External Defibrillators

§ 51-1-29.4. Liability of Voluntary Health Care Providers and Sponsoring Organizations; Cumulative Immunity; Application

§ 51-1-29.5. Definitions; Limitation on Health Care Liability Claim to Gross Negligence in Emergency Medical Care; Factors for Jury Consideration

§ 51-1-29.6. Liability of Health Care Institutions and Providers Regarding Thc Oil

§ 51-1-30. Liability of Officers and Agents for Acts Performed While Fighting Fires or Performing Duties at the Scene of Emergencies

§ 51-1-30.1. Exemption From Tort Liability of Drivers and Operators of Fire Apparatus in Certain Municipalities

§ 51-1-30.2. Immunity of Teachers and School Personnel From Liability for Communicating Information Concerning Drug Abuse

§ 51-1-30.3. Immunity From Liability for Persons Providing Certain Services Upon Public or Private School Property and for Public or Private Schools Requesting Such Services

§ 51-1-30.4. Immunity From Liability for Officers Providing Security at Nuclear Facilities

§ 51-1-31. Liability From Donation of Canned or Perishable Food to Charitable or Nonprofit Organizations for Use or Distribution

§ 51-1-32. Separate Causes of Action for Personal Injury and Property Damage Caused by Motor Vehicle

§ 51-1-33. Settlement of Single Action Under Code Section 51-1-32 — Evidence in Separate Action

§ 51-1-34. Settlement of Single Action Under Code Section 51-1-32 — Effect in Separate Action

§ 51-1-35. When Negotiating or Obtaining Statement From Injured Adverse Party Prohibited; Effect of Prohibited Settlement in Court Action

§ 51-1-36. Duty of Care of Operator of Motor Vehicle to Passengers

§ 51-1-37. Negligent or Improper Administration of Polygraph Examination; Measure of Damages

§ 51-1-38. Tort Immunity for Medical Students; Exceptions

§ 51-1-39. Liability for Injuries of Person Committing Crime on Political Subdivision Property

§ 51-1-40. Liability for Acts of Intoxicated Persons

§ 51-1-41. Liability of Sports Officials at Amateur Athletic Contests

§ 51-1-42. Limitation of Liability for Transportation of Senior Citizens by Volunteer

§ 51-1-43. “Roller Skating Safety Act of 1993.”

§ 51-1-44. Limitation of Liability for Dental Students

§ 51-1-45. Immunity of Persons Serving Without Compensation as Athletic Team Physicians

§ 51-1-46. “Drug Dealer Liability Act”; Purpose; Definitions; Actions Against Persons Participating in Illegal Marketing of Controlled Substances

§ 51-1-47. Immunity for Disconnection of Motor Vehicle Air Bags

§ 51-1-48. Diligence Required in Reviewing Claims; Nonwaivable Liability Is Not Created; Definitions

§ 51-1-49. Requirements for Maintaining Cause of Action Against Managed Care Entity; Notice; Independent Review

§ 51-1-50. Immunity of Broadcasters From Liability for Levi’s Call: Georgia’s Amber Alert Program

§ 51-1-51. Limitations on Liability of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Providers

§ 51-1-52. Federal Law Payor Guidelines and Criteria Not a Legal Basis for Negligence or Standard of Care for Medical Malpractice or Product Liability

§ 51-1-53. Recreational Joint-Use Agreements

§ 51-1-54. Program and Treatment Completion Certificate

§ 51-1-55. Firearm Instructor Liability

§ 51-1-56. Civil Recovery Available to Victims of Human Trafficking; Statute of Limitations; Relief Sought by Attorney General