Montana Code 27-1-1602. Liability
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27-1-1602. (Temporary) Liability. Except as provided in 27-1-1603 through 27-1-1608, a person is not liable for civil damages for injuries or death from or relating to exposure or potential exposure to covid-19 unless the civil action involves an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, or intentional tort. (Terminates January 1, 2031–sec. 15, Ch. 2, L. 2021.)
Terms Used In Montana Code 27-1-1602
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: means an individual, corporation, nonprofit corporation, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, business or similar trust, association, joint venture, place of worship, personal representative, trustee, or any other legal or commercial entity. See Montana Code 27-1-1601
- 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.