State and Municipal Liability refers to the legal responsibility of states and municipalities for the actions or omissions of their employees, agents or departments. [1, 2, 3]. In case of a violation of someone’s rights or injury, a person can file a claim or lawsuit against the state or municipality. [3]. There are statutory limits for damages in cases against state or municipality, which typically range from $275,000 per person to $925,000 per occurrence. However, these limits do not apply if the insurance coverage for a particular claim exceeds the statutory liability limits. [1]. There are specific laws and rules that must be followed to successfully prosecute a case against a municipal defendant, including a short time limit for filing a claim and lawsuit. [3].
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