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42 PA Cons Stat § 8316.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8316.1 - Damages in actions for unlawful dissemination of intimate image

§ 8316.1. Damages in actions for unlawful dissemination of intimate image. (a) Cause of action established.--A person may bring a civil cause of action based upon unlawful dissemination of intimate image, as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3131 (relating to unlawful dissemination of intimate image), in order to recover damages for any loss or injury sustained as a result of the violation.  (b) Parties authorized to bring action.--An action may be brought by a natural person or a guardian of the natural person, if the person is incompetent.  (c) Damages.--A court of competent jurisdiction may award damages as set forth in this subsection. In determining the extent of injury, the court shall consider that dissemination of an intimate image may cause long-term or permanent injury. The court may award:  (1) Actual damages arising from the incident or $500, whichever is greater. Damages include loss of money, reputation or property, whether real or personal. The court may, in its discretion, award up to three times the actual damages sustained, but not less than $500.  (2) Reasonable attorney fees and court costs. (3) Additional relief the court deems necessary and proper. (d) Other remedies preserved.--Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the ability of a person to receive restitution under 18 Pa.C.S. § 1106 (relating to restitution for injuries to person or property).  (e) Nonapplicability.--The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to a law enforcement officer engaged in the law enforcement officer's official duties.  (f) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "law enforcement officer" means any officer of the United States, of the Commonwealth or political subdivision thereof, or of another state or subdivision thereof, who is empowered to conduct investigations of or to make arrests for offenses enumerated in 18 Pa.C.S. (relating to crimes and offenses), or an equivalent crime in another jurisdiction, and any attorney authorized by law to prosecute or participate in the prosecution of such offense.  (July 9, 2014, P.L.1013, No.115, eff. 60 days)   2014 Amendment. Act 115 added section 8316.1.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8316.2 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8316.2 - Contracts or agreements for nondisclosure of certain conduct

§ 8316.2. Contracts or agreements for nondisclosure of certain conduct. (a) Void provisions.--A provision of an agreement, contract, settlement or similar instrument that does any of the following shall be void and unenforceable:  (1) prohibits or attempts to prohibit the disclosure of the name of a person suspected of childhood sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities;  (2) suppresses or attempts to suppress information relevant to an investigation by law enforcement authorities into a claim of childhood sexual abuse; or  (3) impairs or attempts to impair the ability of a person to report a claim of childhood sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities.  (b) Form.--Any agreement, contract, settlement or similar instrument settling a claim of childhood sexual abuse shall be presumed to satisfy this section if it does not contain a provision prohibited by subsection (a) and if it includes a notice printed in boldface, 12-point font or larger, as follows or in a substantially similar form:  NOTICE TO ALL PARTIES By signing this agreement, you do not surrender your right to speak to law enforcement about the actions, underlying facts or circumstances referenced in this agreement.  I (we) acknowledge receipt of the above notice. (Signature).............................(Date)............... (c) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:  "Childhood sexual abuse." The term shall have the same meaning as "sexual abuse or exploitation" in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303 (relating to definitions).  "Law enforcement authorities." The term shall have the same meaning as "law enforcement official" in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303.  (Nov. 26, 2019, P.L.649, No.89, eff. 60 days)   2019 Amendment. Act 89 added section 8316.2.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8317 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8317 - Actions involving products or services used to invade privacy

§ 8317. Actions involving products or services used to invade privacy. No person shall have a cause of action against a manufacturer of a device or a provider of a product or service that is used to commit a violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 7507.1 (relating to invasion of privacy).   (Nov. 16, 2005, P.L.378, No.69, eff. 60 days)   2005 Amendment. Act 69 added section 8317.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8319 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8319 - Ecoterrorism

§ 8319. Ecoterrorism. (a) Civil action and relief.--An individual aggrieved by the offense of ecoterrorism as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 3311(a) (relating to ecoterrorism) may, in a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction, obtain appropriate relief, including compensatory and punitive damages, reasonable investigative expenses and reasonable attorney fees and other costs associated with the litigation. Upon a showing of cause for the issuance of injunctive relief, a court may issue temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions as may be appropriate under this section. During any period that an action under this section is pending, a court may order the cessation of the activity forming the basis of the complaint.  (b) Valuations.--In awarding damages under this section, a court shall consider the market value of the property prior to damage and production, research, testing, replacement and development costs directly related to the property that has been damaged as part of the value of the property as well as damage to any records, data and data-gathering equipment or devices.  (c) Limitations.--Damages recovered under this section shall be limited to triple the market value of the property prior to damage and actual damages involving production, research, testing, replacement and development costs directly related to the property that has been damaged.   (Apr. 14, 2006, P.L.81, No.27, eff. 60 days)   2006 Amendment. Act 27 added section 8319.  Cross References. Section 8319 is referred to in section 3311 of Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses).
42 PA Cons Stat § 8320 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8320 - Commemorative service demonstration action

§ 8320. Commemorative service demonstration action. (a) Civil action.--In addition to any other right of action and any other remedy provided by law, an individual aggrieved by the offense defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 7517 (relating to commemorative service demonstration activities) may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction to obtain appropriate relief.  (b) General relief.--In a civil action brought under this section, the aggrieved individual may recover general and special damages, including damages for emotional distress, punitive damages, reasonable attorney fees and other costs associated with the litigation, and such other relief that the court deems necessary and proper.  (c) Injunctive relief.--Upon a showing of cause for the issuance of injunctive relief, a court may issue temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions as may be appropriate under this section. During any period that an action under this section is pending, a court may order the cessation of the activity forming the basis of the complaint.   (June 30, 2006, P.L.288, No.63, eff. 60 days)   2006 Amendment. Act 63 added section 8320.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8321 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8321 - Short title of subchapter

§ 8321. Short title of subchapter. This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform Contribution Among Tort-feasors Act."
42 PA Cons Stat § 8322 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8322 - Definition

§ 8322. Definition. As used in this subchapter "joint tort-feasors" means two or more persons jointly or severally liable in tort for the same injury to persons or property, whether or not judgment has been recovered against all or some of them.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8323 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8323 - Scope of subchapter

§ 8323. Scope of subchapter. This subchapter does not impair any right of indemnity under existing law.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8324 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8324 - Right of contribution

 § 8324. Right of contribution. (a) General rule.--The right of contribution exists among joint tort-feasors.  (b) Payment required.--A joint tort-feasor is not entitled to a money judgment for contribution until he has by payment discharged the common liability or has paid more than his pro rata share thereof.  (c) Effect of settlement.--A joint tort-feasor who enters into a settlement with the injured person is not entitled to recover contribution from another joint tort-feasor whose liability to the injured person is not extinguished by the settlement.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8325 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8325 - Effect of judgment

§ 8325. Effect of judgment. The recovery of a judgment by the injured person against one joint tort-feasor does not discharge the other joint tort-feasors.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8326 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8326 - Effect of release as to other tort-feasors

§ 8326. Effect of release as to other tort-feasors. A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor, whether before or after judgment, does not discharge the other tort-feasors unless the release so provides, but reduces the claim against the other tort-feasors in the amount of the consideration paid for the release or in any amount or proportion by which the release provides that the total claim shall be reduced if greater than the consideration paid.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8327 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8327 - Liability to make contribution as affected by release

§ 8327. Liability to make contribution as affected by release. A release by the injured person of one joint tort-feasor does not relieve him from liability to make contribution to another tort-feasor, unless the release is given before the right of the other tort-feasor to secure a money judgment for contribution has accrued and provides for a reduction to the extent of the pro rata share of the released tort-feasor of the injured person's damages recoverable against all the other tort-feasors.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8331 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8331 - Medical good Samaritan civil immunity

 § 8331. Medical good Samaritan civil immunity. (a) General rule.--Any physician or any other practitioner of the healing arts or any registered nurse, licensed by any state, who happens by chance upon the scene of an emergency or who arrives on the scene of an emergency by reason of serving on an emergency call panel or similar committee of a county medical society or who is called to the scene of an emergency by the police or other duly constituted officers of a government unit or who is present when an emergency occurs and who, in good faith, renders emergency care at the scene of the emergency, shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such physician or practitioner or registered nurse in rendering the emergency care, except any acts or omissions intentionally designed to harm or any grossly negligent acts or omissions which result in harm to the person receiving emergency care.  (b) Definition.--As used in this section "good faith" shall include, but is not limited to, a reasonable opinion that the immediacy of the situation is such that the rendering of care should not be postponed until the patient is hospitalized.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8331.1 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8331.1 - Veterinary good Samaritan civil immunity

 § 8331.1. Veterinary good Samaritan civil immunity. (a) General rule.--Any individual licensed to practice veterinary medicine who, in good faith, renders emergency care to any animal which such individual has discovered at the scene of an accident or emergency situation or which has immediately prior to the rendering of such care been brought to such individual's attention at or from the scene of any accident or emergency situation shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such person in rendering the emergency care, except any acts or omissions intentionally designed to harm, or any grossly negligent acts or omissions which result in harm to the animal.  (b) Definition.--As used in this section, "good faith" shall include, but is not limited to, a reasonable opinion that the immediacy of the situation is such that the rendering of care should not be postponed until the animal is hospitalized.  (c) Exception.--This section shall not apply where the owner of the animal is in attendance and can be consulted as to the proposed action by the veterinarian.   (Dec. 13, 1982, P.L.1141, No.260, eff. imd.)   1982 Amendment. Act 260 added section 8331.1.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8331.2 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8331.2 - Good Samaritan civil immunity for use of automated external defibrillator

§ 8331.2. Good Samaritan civil immunity for use of automated external defibrillator. (a) General rule.--Any person who in good faith acquires and maintains an AED or uses an AED in an emergency shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by an individual using the AED, except if acts or omissions intentionally designed to harm or any grossly negligent acts or omissions result in harm to the individual receiving the AED treatment.  (b) Requirements.--Any person who acquires and maintains an AED for use in accordance with this section shall:  (1) Ensure that expected AED users receive training pursuant to subsection (c). (2) Maintain and test the AED according to the manufacturer's operational guidelines. (3) Provide instruction requiring the user of the AED to utilize available means to immediately contact and activate the emergency medical services system.  (4) Assure that any appropriate data or information is made available to emergency medical services personnel or other health care providers as requested.  (c) Training.--For purposes of this section, expected AED users shall complete training in the use of an AED consistent with American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other national standards as identified and approved by the Department of Health in consultation with the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council.  (d) Obstruction of emergency medical services personnel.--Nothing in this section shall relieve a person who uses an AED from civil damages when that person obstructs or interferes with care and treatment being provided by emergency medical services personnel or a health professional.  (e) Exception.--(Deleted by amendment).  (f) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection:  "Automated external defibrillator" or "AED." A portable device that uses electric shock to restore a stable heart rhythm to an individual in cardiac arrest.  "Emergency." A situation where an individual is believed to be in cardiac arrest or is in need of immediate medical attention to prevent death or serious injury.  "Good faith." Includes a reasonable opinion that the immediacy of the situation is such that the use of an AED should not be postponed until emergency medical services personnel arrive or the person is hospitalized.  (Dec. 15, 1998, P.L.949, No.126, eff. 60 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.1081, No.125, eff. 60 days)    Cross References. Section 8331.2 is referred to in section 5483 of Title 20 (Decedents, Estates and Fiduciaries).
42 PA Cons Stat § 8331.3 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8331.3 - Criminal victim aid good Samaritan civil immunity

§ 8331.3. Criminal victim aid good Samaritan civil immunity. (a) General rule.--Any person who provides or obtains or attempts to provide or obtain assistance for a victim of a personal injury crime at the scene of the personal injury crime or attempted personal injury crime shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions in providing or obtaining or attempting to provide or obtain assistance, except any acts or omissions intentionally designed to harm or any acts or omissions that constitute gross negligence or willful, wanton or reckless conduct.  (b) Definitions.--The terms "personal injury crime" and "victim" shall have the same meanings given to them in section 103 of the act of November 24, 1998 (P.L.882, No.111), known as the Crime Victims Act.   (Dec. 20, 2000, P.L.811, No.113, eff. 60 days; Oct. 31, 2003, P.L.200, No.31, eff. 60 days)    Cross References. Section 8331.3 is referred to in sections 8332.7, 8332.8 of this title.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8332 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8332 - Emergency response provider and bystander good Samaritan civil immunity

§ 8332. Emergency response provider and bystander good Samaritan civil immunity. (a) General rule.--Any person, including an emergency response provider, whether or not trained to practice medicine, who in good faith renders emergency care, treatment, first aid or rescue at the scene of an emergency event or crime or who moves the person receiving such care, first aid or rescue to a hospital or other place of medical care shall not be liable for any civil damages as a result of rendering such care, except in any act or omission intentionally designed to harm or any grossly negligent acts or omissions which result in harm to the person receiving emergency care or being moved to a hospital or other place of medical care.  (b) Exceptions.--(Deleted by amendment).  (c) Exception.--This section shall not relieve a driver of a vehicle, including an ambulance or other emergency rescue vehicle, from liability arising from an operation or use of such vehicle pursuant to subsection (a).  (d) Definition.--For the purposes of this section, the term "emergency response provider" includes Federal, State and local emergency public safety, law enforcement, emergency response, emergency medical services personnel, response teams, agencies and authorities, excluding hospital emergency facilities and related personnel.  (July 1, 1978, P.L.697, No.122, eff. 60 days; July 5, 2012, P.L.1081, No.125, eff. 60 days)    Cross References. Section 8332 is referred to in section 5503 of Title 35 (Health and Safety).
42 PA Cons Stat § 8332.2 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8332.2 - Officer, director or trustee of nonprofit organization negligence standard

§ 8332.2. Officer, director or trustee of nonprofit organization negligence standard. (a) General rule.--Except as provided otherwise in this section, no person who serves without compensation, other than reimbursement for actual expenses, as an officer, director or trustee of any nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (68A Stat. 3, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)) shall be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions relating solely to the performance of his duties as an officer, director or trustee, unless the conduct of the person falls substantially below the standards generally practiced and accepted in like circumstances by similar persons performing the same or similar duties, and unless it is shown that the person did an act or omitted the doing of an act which the person was under a recognized duty to another to do, knowing or having reason to know that the act or omission created a substantial risk of actual harm to the person or property of another. It shall be insufficient to impose liability to establish only that the conduct of the person fell below ordinary standards of care.  (b) Exception.--Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting or modifying any existing legal basis for determining the liability, or any defense thereto, of any nonprofit association.   (May 12, 1986, P.L.183, No.57, eff. imd.)   1986 Amendment. Act 57 added section 8332.2.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8332.3 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8332.3 - Volunteer firefighter civil immunity

§ 8332.3. Volunteer firefighter civil immunity. Volunteer firefighters shall be treated as public employees as defined in section 8501 (relating to definitions). This section shall not be construed to reduce or eliminate any other immunity provided to volunteer firefighters by law.   (Dec. 15, 1986, P.L.1598, No.177, eff. 60 days)   1986 Amendment. Act 177 added section 8332.3.
42 PA Cons Stat § 8332.5 (2021)
2021 Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes|Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE|Chapter 83 - Particular Rights and Immunities|Section 8332.5 - Corporate representatives

§ 8332.5. Corporate representatives. (a) General rule.--The liability of an individual shall be limited to the extent expressly provided by or pursuant to Title 15 (relating to corporations and unincorporated associations). See 15 Pa.C.S. Ch. 5 Subch. B (relating to fiduciary duty and indemnification), Ch. 17 Subch. B (relating to fiduciary duty) and Ch. 57 Subch. B (relating to fiduciary duty).  (b) Certain governmental corporations.--An individual who is a director, officer or employee of a governmental corporation and who is not entitled to immunity under Chapter 85 (relating to matters affecting government units) may assert any applicable immunity under 15 Pa.C.S. Ch. 57 Subch. B to the same extent as if the governmental corporation were a nonprofit corporation which had elected the maximum immunity available under such subchapter.   (Dec. 19, 1990, P.L.834, No.198, eff. imd.)   1990 Amendment. Act 198 added section 8332.5.  Cross References. Section 8332.5 is referred to in sections 513, 1713, 5713 of Title 15 (Corporations and Unincorporated Associations).