§ 29-34-306. Limitations — Consolidation
Notwithstanding any other law, with respect to any silica claim or mixed dust disease claim that is not barred as of July 1, 2006, the period of limitations shall not begin to run until the exposed person discovers, or through the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered, that the person has a physical impairment […]
§ 29-34-307. Claims Against Premises Owner — Presumptions
The following shall apply to all civil actions for silica or mixed dust disease claims brought against a premises owner to recover damages or other relief for exposure to silica or mixed dust on the premises owner’s property: A premises owner is not liable for any injury to any individual resulting from silica or mixed […]
§ 29-34-204. Charitable Fundraisers — Immunity From Suit
If any philanthropic individual; cooperative, corporation, club, association or organization; or director, trustee or member of the governing body of any such cooperative, corporation, club, association or organization; supplies only financial sponsorship or support for another entity’s charitable fundraising event and is not, in any way, involved in the management, organization, planning or execution of […]
§ 29-34-205. Commonsense Consumption
Except as exempted in subsection (b), a manufacturer, producer, packer, distributor, carrier, holder, seller, marketer, or advertiser of a food, as defined in Section 201(f) of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, codified in 21 U.S.C. § 321(f), or an association of one (1) or more such entities, shall not be subject to civil […]
§ 29-34-206. Liability for Providing Firefighting Equipment to Volunteer Departments
Any person, corporation, business entity, charitable organization, or governmental agency that acts reasonably and in good faith in donating fire control or fire rescue equipment to a volunteer fire department shall not thereafter be civilly liable for any personal injury, property damage, or death proximately caused by a defect in the equipment. Any governmental agency […]
§ 29-34-207. Liability for Liquefied Petroleum Gas
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: “Liquefied petroleum gas equipment” means storage vessels, piping, liquefied petroleum gas appliances, or any other item that is installed by a liquefied petroleum gas provider; and “Liquefied petroleum gas provider” means any person or entity engaged in the business of supplying, handling, transporting, or selling […]
§ 29-34-208. Liability of Possessor of Real Property for Harm to Trespasser
As used in this section: “Possessor of real property” means the owner, lessee, renter, or other lawful occupant of real property; and “Trespasser” means a person who enters or remains on the real property of another without actual or implied permission, or a person who engages in conduct that constitutes a criminal trespass offense under […]
§ 29-34-105. Settlements on Behalf of Minors
Notwithstanding any other law or rule to the contrary, a judge or chancellor may sign an order approving any tort claim settlement involving a minor that is less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) by relying on affidavits from the legal guardian. The court shall conduct a chambers hearing at which the minor and legal guardian […]
§ 29-34-106. Provision of Settlement Agreement Prohibiting Disclosure of Identities of Persons Relating to Claim Void and Unenforceable
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any provision of a settlement agreement entered into by a governmental entity that has the effect of prohibiting the disclosure of the identities of persons relating to a claim by any of the parties is void and unenforceable as contrary to the public policy of this state; except that […]
§ 29-34-201. Injuries Suffered in Committing or Attempting to Commit Felony on Property of Another — Recovery Barred — Scope of Immunity for One Injuring a Perpetrator of a Criminal Offense
Any person who is injured while committing a felony or attempting to commit a felony on the real property of another is barred from recovery of actual or punitive damages resulting from injuries, either accidentally or intentionally inflicted by the owner, lawful occupier or tenant of such property, which the person receives while committing or […]