Vermont H0138 sets maximum liability for municipalities in tort claims at $500,000 per person and $2,000,000 per occurrence.

Vermont H0138 amends the state's tort claims law to establish a maximum liability for municipalities in tort claims. Specifically, the bill sets the maximum liability at $500,000 for any one person and $2,000,000 for all persons arising out of each occurrence. The bill also specifies that the Superior Courts of the State shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any actions brought under this chapter.

Vermont H0138 sets maximum liability for municipalities in tort claims at $500,000 per person and $2,000,000 per occurrence.

Vermont H0138 amends the state's tort claims law to establish a maximum liability for municipalities in tort claims. Specifically, the bill sets the maximum liability at $500,000 for any one person and $2,000,000 for all persons arising out of each occurrence. The bill also specifies that the Superior Courts of the State shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any actions brought under this chapter.