123rd MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1349 LR 2340(01)
Resolve, To Waive the Tort Claims Limitation on Damages Relative to the Traumatic Brain Injury of Lucas Tolliver
Fiscal Note for Original Bill
Sponsor: Sen. Hobbins of York
Committee: Judiciary
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Fiscal Note
Potential current biennium cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
This resolve authorizes the State to waive tort claims limitation on damages to allow Lucas Tolliver to recover up to $1,000,000 of the damage award amount allocated to the State by an October 10, 2006 Cumberland County Superior Court jury verdict in favor of Lucas Tolliver.  The Treasurer of State will require an appropriation to pay the award amount allocated to the State on final process issued by either the Superior or Supreme Judicial Court.