§ 9-31-2. Limitations of damages — State.
In any tort action against the state of Rhode Island or any political subdivision thereof, any damages recovered therein shall not exceed the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000); provided, however, that in all instances in which the state was engaged in a proprietary function in the commission of the tort, or in any situation whereby the state has agreed to indemnify the federal government or any agency thereof for any tort liability, the limitation on damages set forth in this section shall not apply.
History of Section.P.L. 1970, ch. 181, § 2; P.L. 1974, ch. 39, § 1; P.L. 1984, ch. 87, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 9 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure Generally
Chapter 9-31 - Governmental Tort Liability
Section 9-31-1. - Tort liability of state.
Section 9-31-2. - Limitations of damages — State.
Section 9-31-2.1. - Limitation of damages — State — Commuter rail service.
Section 9-31-3. - Limitation of damages — Cities, towns, and fire districts.
Section 9-31-4. - Damages in excess of limitation.
Section 9-31-5. - Claim appropriations.
Section 9-31-6. - Attorney general to appear.
Section 9-31-7. - Attorney for service.
Section 9-31-8. - Defense of state employees — Attorney general.
Section 9-31-9. - Refusal to defend — Attorney general.
Section 9-31-10. - Exclusive control over litigation.
Section 9-31-11. - Conflict — Payment of counsel fees by state.
Section 9-31-12. - Indemnification — Reservation of obligation — Certification.