§ 3408. Waiver of immunity from liability
(a) Subject to the provisions of section 3416 of this chapter, the Government of the United States Virgin Islands hereby waives its immunity from liability and action and hereby assumes liability with respect to injury or loss of property or personal injury or death caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of an […]
§ 3402. Settlement of tort claims of $3,000 or less
Power of Governor (a) The Attorney General, acting on behalf of the Government of the Virgin Islands, consider, ascertain, adjust, determine and settle any claim for money damages of $6,000 or less against the Government of the United States Virgin Islands accruing on or after July 1, 1961, for injury or loss of property or […]
§ 3403. Reports to the Legislature
The Commissioner of Finance shall report annually to the Legislature all claims paid under sections 3402 and 3405 of this title, stating the name of each claimant, the amount claimed, the amount awarded, and a brief description of the claim.
§ 3404. Creation of Tort Claims Fund; annual appropriations
A special fund to be known as the “Tort Claims Fund” shall be set aside in the Treasury of the Virgin Islands, and the Legislature shall include annually in the budget of the Department of Finance an appropriation to this fund sufficient to enable the Commissioner of Finance to pay claims in accordance with the […]
§ 3401. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Government of the Virgin Islands” includes the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Government of the Virgin Islands, agencies and instrumentalities of the Government of the Virgin Islands, and Governing Boards and Commissions of the Government of the Virgin Islands, including but not limited to the Virgin […]