Minnesota Statutes 383B.919 – Tort Liability
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The corporation shall be a “municipality” for purposes of tort liability pursuant to chapter 466; except that chapter 466 does not apply to an action against any subsidiary, joint venture, association, or partnership of the corporation alleging malpractice, error, mistake, or failure to cure because of the actions of physicians or other health care providers employed by the entity, unless that entity has been organized to assume management of the entire corporation.
Terms Used In Minnesota Statutes 383B.919
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- 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.