14 §8242. Limitation on damages
§8242. Limitation on damages 1. Damages; limitation. In any action for damages permitted by this chapter, the claim for and award of damages, including costs, against the State may not exceed $300,000 for all claims arising as a result of a single conviction. [PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).] 2. Costs. Court costs, interest […]
14 §8243. Jurisdiction
§8243. Jurisdiction The Superior Court has original jurisdiction over all claims permitted under this chapter. [PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 480, §1 (NEW).
14 §8244. Limitation of action
§8244. Limitation of action Every claim for wrongful imprisonment permitted under this chapter is forever barred from the courts of this State unless an action is begun in the courts within 2 years after the date of the full and free pardon of the conviction on which the claim is based. [PL 1993, c. […]
14 §8301. Short title
§8301. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as the “Maine Civil Recovery for Retail Theft Act.” [PL 1995, c. 288, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 288, §4 (NEW).
14 §8302. Civil recovery
§8302. Civil recovery 1. Liability. Any person who unlawfully takes or attempts to take merchandise from a merchant is liable to the merchant in accordance with provisions of this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 288, §4 (NEW).] 2. No limitation. The provisions of this chapter may not be construed to prohibit or limit any other […]
14 §8113. Liability not expanded, other remedies are exclusive
§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, […]
14 §8114. Judgment against governmental entity or employee; effect
§8114. Judgment against governmental entity or employee; effect 1. Separate action against governmental employee. Any judgment against a governmental entity shall constitute a complete bar to a separate action for damages by the claimant, by reason of the same subject matter, against any public employee whose act or omission gave rise to the claim. […]
14 §8115. Payment of claims or judgments when no insurance
§8115. Payment of claims or judgments when no insurance 1. Payment from next appropriation. In the event no insurance has been procured by the State to pay a claim or judgment arising under this chapter, and no appropriated funds are reasonably available, as determined by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services, the claim or […]
14 §8104. Exceptions to immunity (REPEALED)
§8104. Exceptions to immunity (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 2, §§2,5 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 578, §2 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 591, §6 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 68, §§1,5 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §§82,82-A (AMD). PL 1985, c. 569, §5 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 740, §3 (RP).
14 §8116. Liability insurance
§8116. Liability insurance The legislative or executive body or any department of the State or any political subdivision may procure insurance against liability for any claim against it or its employees for which immunity is waived under this chapter or under any other law. If the insurance provides protection in excess of the limit of […]