Maryland Code, COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS 5-632
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- 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.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19-301 of the Health – General Article.
(3) “Related institution” has the meaning stated in § 19-301 of the Health – General Article.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a hospital or related institution is not immune from liability for negligence or any other tort on the grounds that the hospital or related institution is a charitable institution.
(c) A hospital or related institution that is a charitable institution and is insured against this liability in an amount of not less than $100,000 is not liable for damages in excess of the limits of that insurance.