Minnesota Civil Remedies Act establishes civil liability for government employee torts, prohibiting immunity.
The Minnesota Civil Remedies Act establishes a cause of action for individuals deprived of rights by government employees acting under color of law. It allows for compensatory damages, punitive damages, equitable relief, and attorney fees. The act prohibits immunity for government employees, including qualified, official, and sovereign immunity, and applies to actions occurring on or off duty. The act does not limit federal causes of action or other state remedies.
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