Oregon Statutes 278.320 – Application of government tort law to claims against private community care providers; liability for damages in excess of coverage
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ORS § 30.260 to 30.300 do not apply to claims against private community care providers by reason of the provision of tort liability coverage to those providers pursuant to ORS § 278.315. Private community care providers provided tort liability coverage under ORS § 278.315 remain liable for any damages in excess of the coverage provided under ORS § 278.315. [1993 c.43 § 3]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 278.320
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
See note under 278.315.