Chapter 466 — Tort Liability

466.01 Definitions Defines key terms for Minnesota's government tort liability law, including which entities count as a municipality, who … 466.02 Tort Liability Establishes that every municipality in Minnesota can be sued for torts committed by the municipality or its employees … 466.03 Exceptions Lists the specific situations where municipalities are immune from tort liability, including tax collection disputes, … 466.04 Maximum Liability Sets maximum dollar limits on municipal tort liability, currently capped at $500,000 per claimant and $1,500,000 per … 466.05 Notice of Claim Requires anyone claiming damages from a municipality to file a written notice with the governing body within 180 days of … 466.06 Liability Insurance Authorizes municipalities to purchase liability insurance, which may waive the statutory liability caps to the extent of … 466.07 Indemnification Requires municipalities to defend and indemnify their officers and employees against tort claims, provided the employee … 466.08 Compromise of Claims Allows municipalities, self-insurance pool administrators, and insurance carriers to settle tort claims, with … 466.09 Payment of Judgments Requires municipalities to pay tort judgments and settlements, and if funds are unavailable, authorizes a special tax … 466.10 This section has been repealed or renumbered and contains only a historical reference. 466.101 Law Enforcement Costs Makes the municipality that hired, trained, and controls law enforcement personnel responsible for medical costs arising … 466.11 Relation to Charters and Special Laws Declares that the government tort liability act supersedes all home rule charter provisions and special laws on the same … 466.12 This section has been repealed and contains only historical references. 466.13 This section has been repealed and contains no current statutory text. 466.131 Indemnification by State Treats municipalities as state employees for indemnification purposes when they are required by state law to inspect or … 466.132 Indemnification by State Provides state indemnification for municipalities performing state-mandated licensing inspections, but excludes cases … 466.14 This section has been repealed and contains no current statutory text. 466.15 Civil Damages Act, Application Clarifies that the government tort liability chapter does not modify the Civil Damages Act (dram shop liability) under …