Oregon Statutes 731.314 – Immunity for director, examiner and others
(1) No cause of action may arise and no liability may be imposed against the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services, an authorized representative of the director or any examiner appointed by the director for any statements made or conduct performed in good faith pursuant to an examination or investigation.
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 731.314
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) No cause of action may arise and no liability may be imposed against any person for communicating or delivering information or data to the director or an authorized representative of the director or examiner pursuant to an examination or investigation if the communication or delivery was performed in good faith and without fraudulent intent or an intent to deceive.
(3) This section does not abrogate or modify in any way any common law or statutory privilege or immunity otherwise enjoyed by any person to which subsection (1) or (2) of this section applies.
(4) The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in a cause of action arising out of activities of the director or an examiner in carrying out an examination or investigation. [1993 c.447 § 5; 1995 c.618 § 127]