§8113. Liability not expanded, other remedies are exclusive
1. Liability not expanded unless chapter expressly provides. Except as expressly provided herein, nothing in this chapter shall enlarge or otherwise adversely affect the liability of an employee or a governmental entity. Any immunity or other bar to a civil lawsuit under Maine or federal law shall, where applicable, remain in effect.
[PL 1977, c. 2, §2 (NEW).]
2. Effect of other statutes concerning immunity. When any other statute expressly provides a waiver of governmental, sovereign or official immunity, the provisions of that statute shall be the exclusive method for any recovery of funds in any fact situation to which that statute applies.
[PL 1977, c. 2, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 2, §§2,5 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 591, §6 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 68, §5 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 14: COURT PROCEDURE -- CIVIL
Part 7: PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS
14 §8104. Exceptions to immunity (REPEALED)
14 §8104-A. Exceptions to immunity
14 §8104-B. Immunity notwithstanding waiver
14 §8104-C. Wrongful death action
14 §8104-D. Personal liability of employees of a governmental entity
14 §8105. Limitation on damages
14 §8106. Jurisdiction of the court
14 §8107. Notice to governmental entity
14 §8108. Time for allowance or denial of claims
14 §8109. Compromise and settlement
14 §8110. Limitation of actions
14 §8111. Personal immunity for employees; procedure
14 §8112. Defense and indemnification of employees
14 §8113. Liability not expanded, other remedies are exclusive
14 §8114. Judgment against governmental entity or employee; effect