| | | Sec. 1. Sharon Huff and Raymond Huff authorized to sue the State. Resolved: | | That, notwithstanding any statute or common law to the contrary, | | Sharon Huff and Raymond Huff, individually and on behalf of their | | minor daughter, Kristina Huff, who claim to have suffered damages | | as a result of the Department of Human Services' placement of | | Richard J. Huff into their household, are authorized to bring a | | civil action against the State. |
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| | | This action may be brought in the York County Superior Court | | within one year from the enactment of this resolve. Liability | | and damages, including punitive damages, must be determined | | according to state law as in litigation between individuals. | | This action may be heard by a Justice of the Superior Court or by | | a jury. The Maine Rules of Civil Procedure govern the conduct of | | the action. The Attorney General shall appear, answer and defend | | the action. |
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| | | The Treasurer of State shall pay any judgment, including costs | | and interest, on final process issued by the Superior Court or, | | if applicable, the Supreme Judicial Court. |
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| | | This resolve authorizes Sharon Huff and Raymond Huff, | | individually and on behalf of their minor daughter, Kristina | | Huff, to bring a civil action against the State for damages | | resulting from the alleged negligence of the Department of Human | | Services concerning the placement of Richard J. Huff in their | | household. |
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