Notwithstanding sections 466.03 and 466.06, the governing body of any municipality, the administrator of a self-insurance pool, or the authorized representative of a private insurance carrier may compromise, adjust and settle tort claims against the municipality for damages under section 466.02 and may, subject to procedural requirements imposed by law or charter, appropriate money for the payment of amounts agreed upon. When the amount of a settlement exceeds $10,000, the settlement shall not be effective until approved by the district court.
1963 c 798 s 8; 1987 c 260 s 2; 1990 c 555 s 12
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 465 - 466 — Political Subdivisions, General Provisions
Chapter 466 — Tort Liability, Political Subdivisions
Section 466.02 — Tort Liability.
Section 466.04 — Maximum Liability.
Section 466.05 — Notice Of Claim.
Section 466.06 — Liability Insurance.
Section 466.07 — Indemnification.
Section 466.08 — Compromise Of Claims.
Section 466.09 — Payment Of Judgments.
Section 466.101 — Law Enforcement Costs.
Section 466.11 — Relation To Charters And Special Laws.
Section 466.131 — Indemnification By State.