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2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 29. Immunity for Damage Caused Rescuing a Child › 34-30-29-1. Immunity From Civil Liability; Forcible Entry of a Motor Vehicle

Sec. 1. (a) A person whose conduct conforms to subsection (b) is immune from civil liability for any damage resulting from the forcible entry of a motor vehicle for the purpose of removing a child from the motor vehicle.
(b) Subsection (a) applies to a person if the person:
(1) determines that a motor vehicle is locked or that there is no other reasonable method for a child to exit the motor vehicle;
(2) has a good faith belief that forcible entry into the motor vehicle is necessary because a child is in imminent danger of suffering harm if not immediately removed and, based on the circumstances known to the person at the time, the belief is reasonable;
(3) contacts a local law enforcement agency, fire department, or 911 dispatcher before forcibly entering the motor vehicle, if practicable, or as soon as possible thereafter;
(4) uses no more force than necessary to enter the motor vehicle and remove the child; and
(5) remains with the child in a safe location near the entered motor vehicle until a law enforcement officer arrives.
As added by P.L.132-2015, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 29. Immunity for Damage Caused Rescuing a Child › 34-30-29-2. Conditions Necessary for Immunity From Civil Liability; Forcible Entry of a Motor Vehicle

Sec. 2. Section 1 of this chapter does not grant immunity from civil liability to a person who:
(1) renders aid to a child beyond what is authorized in section 1 of this chapter; or
(2) exercises gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
As added by P.L.132-2015, SEC.3.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 29.2. Immunity From Liability to Uninsured Motorist With a Previous Violation › 34-30-29.2-1. Application of Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to a civil action brought to recover damages for:
(1) injury to or the death of a person; or
(2) damage to property;
resulting from a motor vehicle accident.
(b) This chapter does not apply to a civil action brought to recover damages for injury, death, or property damage that is caused intentionally.
As added by P.L.136-2015, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 29.2. Immunity From Liability to Uninsured Motorist With a Previous Violation › 34-30-29.2-2. "Noneconomic Damages"

Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "noneconomic damages" means costs for the following:
(1) Physical and emotional pain and suffering.
(2) Physical impairment.
(3) Emotional distress.
(4) Mental anguish.
(5) Loss of enjoyment.
(6) Loss of companionship, services, and consortium.
(7) Any other nonpecuniary loss proximately caused by a motor vehicle accident.
(b) The term does not include costs for the following:
(1) Treatment and rehabilitation.
(2) Medical expenses.
(3) Loss of economic or educational potential.
(4) Loss of productivity.
(5) Absenteeism.
(6) Support expenses.
(7) Accidents or injury.
(8) Any other pecuniary loss proximately caused by a motor vehicle accident.
As added by P.L.136-2015, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 29.2. Immunity From Liability to Uninsured Motorist With a Previous Violation › 34-30-29.2-3. Prohibition on Recovery of Noneconomic Damages

Sec. 3. (a) A person who:
(1) sustained bodily injury or property damage as the result of a motor vehicle accident; and
(2) was an uninsured motorist with a previous violation at the time of the motor vehicle accident;
may not recover noneconomic damages for the person's bodily injury or property damage from the owner or operator of another motor vehicle involved in the motor vehicle accident.
(b) The personal representative of a person who:
(1) died as the result of a motor vehicle accident; and
(2) was an uninsured motorist with a previous violation at the time of the motor vehicle accident;
may not recover noneconomic damages under IC 34-23-1 for the person's death from another motor vehicle involved in the motor vehicle accident.
As added by P.L.136-2015, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 29.2. Immunity From Liability to Uninsured Motorist With a Previous Violation › 34-30-29.2-4. Applicability

Sec. 4. (a) Section 3(a) of this chapter does not apply to a person who was less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the motor vehicle accident.
(b) Section 3(b) of this chapter does not apply to the personal representative of a person who was less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the motor vehicle accident.
(c) This chapter does not apply if a person other than the uninsured motorist with a previous violation:
(1) operates a motor vehicle involved in the accident; and
(2) is convicted of a crime in connection with the accident.
As added by P.L.136-2015, SEC.5.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 30. Immunity for Removing a Domestic Animal From a Locked Motor Vehicle › 34-30-30-1. "Domestic Animal"

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "domestic animal" means a dog, cat, or other vertebrate animal that is domesticated and:
(1) kept as a household pet; or
(2) intended to be kept as a household pet.
(b) The term does not include an animal to which the definition of "livestock" set forth in IC 15-11-5-1 applies.
As added by P.L.186-2017, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 30. Immunity for Removing a Domestic Animal From a Locked Motor Vehicle › 34-30-30-2. "Motor Vehicle"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "motor vehicle" means an automobile, truck, or other conveyance that:
(1) is designed to transport people or objects on roads and highways; and
(2) contains an enclosed space into which a domestic animal may be put.
As added by P.L.186-2017, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 30. Immunity for Removing a Domestic Animal From a Locked Motor Vehicle › 34-30-30-3. Entering Motor Vehicle to Remove Domestic Animal; Partial Liability for Damage; Conditions for Partial Immunity; Persons Not Liable

Sec. 3. (a) Except as provided in subsection (c), a person who forcibly enters a motor vehicle to remove a domestic animal from the motor vehicle:
(1) is liable to the owner or lessee of the motor vehicle for one-half (1/2) of the cost of repairing the damage to the motor vehicle directly caused by the person's forcible entry, unless the owner or lessee of the motor vehicle waives the person's liability under this subdivision; and
(2) is immune from any other criminal or civil liability for other property damage resulting from the person's forcible entry of the motor vehicle;
if all the conditions set forth in subsection (b) are satisfied.
(b) For subsection (a)(1) and (a)(2) to apply to a person who forcibly enters a motor vehicle to remove a domestic animal from the motor vehicle, all the following conditions must be satisfied:
(1) A domestic animal must be present in the enclosed space of the motor vehicle, and the person must reasonably believe that the domestic animal is in imminent danger of suffering serious bodily harm if the domestic animal remains in the motor vehicle.
(2) The person must determine that:
(A) the motor vehicle is locked; and
(B) forcible entry of the motor vehicle is necessary to remove the domestic animal from the motor vehicle.
(3) The person must call telephone number 911 or otherwise attempt to contact:
(A) a law enforcement officer;
(B) a firefighter;
(C) an animal control officer; or
(D) another emergency responder;
before the person forcibly enters the motor vehicle.
(4) The person must use no more force than is reasonably necessary to enter the motor vehicle and remove the domestic animal from the motor vehicle.
(5) The person must remain with the domestic animal until a law enforcement officer, firefighter, animal control officer, or other emergency responder arrives at the scene.
(c) If any of the following persons, acting in the course and scope of the person's employment, forcibly enters a motor vehicle to remove a domestic animal from the motor vehicle, the person is not liable for the cost of repairing damage to the motor vehicle caused by the person's forcible entry:
(1) A law enforcement officer.
(2) A firefighter.
(3) A government officer or employee whose primary duty is to ensure public safety.
(4) An emergency responder other than those identified in subdivisions (1) through (3).
(5) An animal control officer.
(6) A veterinarian who is licensed or otherwise authorized to practice veterinary medicine in Indiana under IC 25-38.1-3.
(7) A veterinary assistant, as defined in IC 25-38.1-1-14.7.
For the purposes of this subsection, a law enforcement officer may be considered to be acting in the course and scope of the law enforcement officer's employment even if the law enforcement officer is off duty.
As added by P.L.186-2017, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 30. Immunity for Removing a Domestic Animal From a Locked Motor Vehicle › 34-30-30-4. Immunity of Animal Owner for Injury of Person Who Removes Domestic Animal From Motor Vehicle

Sec. 4. If:
(1) a person forcibly removes a domestic animal from a motor vehicle as described in section 3 of this chapter; and
(2) the domestic animal bites or otherwise physically injures the person during the removal;
the owner of the domestic animal is immune from civil liability for any injuries sustained by the person during the forcible removal of the domestic animal.
As added by P.L.186-2017, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 31. Immunity for Justified Use of Force › 34-30-31-1. "Forcible Felony"; Justified Use of Force; Immunity; Rebuttable Presumption

Sec. 1. (a) As used in this section, "forcible felony" means:
(1) any offense described under IC 35-31.5-2-138;
(2) residential entry (as defined under IC 35-43-2-1.5); or
(3) burglary (as defined under IC 35-43-2-1).
(b) The justified use of force described under IC 35-41-3-2 provides a complete immunity against any claim or action initiated by a person:
(1) who alleges to have been injured or damaged by any such use of force; and
(2) whose conduct justified the use of force.
(c) In no case shall any use of force justified under IC 35-41-3-2 give rise to any claim or action for damages or compensation against a person, employer, or estate of a person using such force by or on behalf of any person who:
(1) was attempting to commit or committing a forcible felony at the time such force was used; or
(2) was attempting to cause or causing unlawful serious bodily injury to any other person at the time such force was used.
This prohibition shall apply to any claim or action brought by the estate, personal representative, spouse, or family member of a person described in subdivision (1) or (2).
(d) If a defendant files a motion under Trial Rule 56 of the Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure and supports that motion with admissible evidence that establishes a prima facie basis for the application of the immunity described in subsection (b) or (c), the burden shall shift to the plaintiff to oppose the motion with admissible evidence directly contradicting the application of the immunity in order to establish a genuine issue of material fact for trial.
(e) In a civil case in which an immunity defense under subsection (b) or (c) is raised, the fact that a defendant was not prosecuted for a crime related to the defendant's use of force shall create a rebuttable presumption that the defendant's use of force was justified under IC 35-41-3-2 and the jury shall be instructed on this presumption if the case proceeds to trial. In a summary judgment proceeding described in subsection (d), the fact that a defendant was not prosecuted for a crime related to the defendant's use of force shall also create a prima facie basis for the application of the immunity described in subsection (b) or (c).
(f) In any action commenced after June 30, 2019, in which the defense described in subsection (c) is raised by a defendant, at the conclusion of the action the court shall award to the defendant or defendants, as applicable, any reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred in defending the action if a defendant successfully moves for summary judgment on the basis of the defense set forth in subsection (c) or the trier of fact determines that the action was prohibited by subsection (c).
As added by P.L.107-2019, SEC.6.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 31.5. Immunity Concerning Reservoir Conservancy District › 34-30-31.5-1. "Reservoir Conservancy District"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "reservoir conservancy district" means a reservoir conservancy district established under IC 14-33-24.
As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 31.5. Immunity Concerning Reservoir Conservancy District › 34-30-31.5-2. "Utility Owner of the Reservoir Located Within the Boundaries of the Reservoir Conservancy District"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "utility owner of the reservoir located within the boundaries of the reservoir conservancy district" has the meaning set forth in IC 14-33-24-5.
As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 31.5. Immunity Concerning Reservoir Conservancy District › 34-30-31.5-3. "Watercraft"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "watercraft" means any instrumentality or device in or by means of which a person may be transported upon a body of water, including:
(1) a motorboat, sailboat, rowboat, personal watercraft (as defined in IC 14-8-2-202.5), kayak, canoe, pontoon boat, stand up paddle board, or jon boat of any length or size; and
(2) a floating object, whether or not connected to a watercraft described in subdivision (1).
As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 31.5. Immunity Concerning Reservoir Conservancy District › 34-30-31.5-4. Utility Owner and State Not Liable for Injury, Death, or Damage Incurred in Reservoir Conservancy District

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the utility owner of the reservoir located within the boundaries of a reservoir conservancy district is not liable for any personal injury, death, property damage, or other loss of any nature that an individual incurs while present on or in the reservoir of a reservoir conservancy district, regardless of whether the individual is in a watercraft at the time of the incident causing the personal injury, death, property damage, or other loss, and regardless of whether the individual or any other person with whom the individual was associated paid a recreation fee as described in IC 14-33-24-9 to the reservoir conservancy district for the privilege of using the reservoir of the reservoir conservancy district for recreational purposes.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to personal injury, death, property damage, or other loss caused by the intentional or willful and wanton misconduct of the utility owner of the reservoir located within the boundaries of a reservoir conservancy district.
(c) The state is not liable for any personal injury, death, property damage, or other loss of any nature that an individual incurs while present on or in the reservoir of a reservoir conservancy district, regardless of:
(1) whether the individual is in a watercraft at the time of the incident causing the personal injury, death, property damage, or other loss; and
(2) whether the individual or any other person with whom the individual was associated paid a recreation fee as described in IC 14-33-24-9 to the reservoir conservancy district for the privilege of using the reservoir conservancy district for recreational purposes.
As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 31.5. Immunity Concerning Reservoir Conservancy District › 34-30-31.5-5. Owner of Property in Reservoir Conservancy District Not Liable for Injury or Damage Incurred by Recreational User

Sec. 5. If a person is an owner, as defined in IC 14-22-10-2(c), of property located in a reservoir conservancy district:
(1) IC 14-22-10-2(d) applies to an individual who goes upon or through the person's property located in the reservoir conservancy district for the purpose of:
(A) entering; or
(B) leaving;
the reservoir located within the boundaries of a reservoir conservancy district; and
(2) under IC 14-22-10-2(e), but subject to IC 14-22-10-2(f) and IC 14-22-10-2(g), the person does not assume responsibility or incur liability for:
(A) an injury to; or
(B) damage to the property of;
an individual caused by an act or failure to act of other persons using the person's property or the reservoir located in the reservoir conservancy district.
As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 31.5. Immunity Concerning Reservoir Conservancy District › 34-30-31.5-6. Duty Owed to Recreational User Not Changed by Establishment of Reservoir Conservancy District

Sec. 6. Neither:
(1) a person who:
(A) has a fee interest in;
(B) is a tenant, a lessee, or an occupant of; or
(C) is in control of;
a property located in a reservoir conservancy district; nor
(2) the reservoir conservancy district;
owes a greater duty to an individual using the reservoir for a recreational purpose than they would owe if the conservancy district had not been established.
As added by P.L.148-2020, SEC.17.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 32. Immunity Related to Covid-19 › 34-30-32-1. Application

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a tort action.
(b) This chapter applies to a cause of action that accrues on or after March 1, 2020.
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 32. Immunity Related to Covid-19 › 34-30-32-2. "Arising From Covid-19"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "arising from COVID-19" means an injury or harm caused by or resulting from:
(1) the actual, alleged, or possible exposure to or contraction of COVID-19; or
(2) services, treatment, or other actions performed for COVID-19.
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 32. Immunity Related to Covid-19 › 34-30-32-3. "Covid-19"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "COVID-19" means:
(1) severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or a mutated form of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; or
(2) the disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or a mutated form of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 32. Immunity Related to Covid-19 › 34-30-32-4. "Person"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "person" means:
(1) an individual;
(2) an association;
(3) an institution;
(4) a corporation;
(5) a company;
(6) a trust;
(7) a limited liability company;
(8) a partnership;
(9) a political subdivision;
(10) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government;
(11) a nonprofit corporation; or
(12) any other organization or entity.
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 32. Immunity Related to Covid-19 › 34-30-32-6. Immunity

Sec. 6. Subject to the other provisions of this chapter, a person is immune from civil tort liability for damages arising from COVID-19:
(1) on the premises owned or operated by the person;
(2) on any premises on which the person or an employee or agent of the person provided property or services to another person; or
(3) during an activity managed, organized, or sponsored by the person.
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 32. Immunity Related to Covid-19 › 34-30-32-7. Exceptions for Gross Negligence and Willful and Wanton Misconduct

Sec. 7. This chapter does not grant immunity from civil tort liability to a person whose actions or omissions constitute gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct (including fraud and intentionally tortious acts) as proven by clear and convincing evidence.
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 32. Immunity Related to Covid-19 › 34-30-32-8. Application and Supplemental Application

Sec. 8. (a) This chapter supplements and is in addition to:
(1) IC 34-13-3 (Indiana Tort Claims Act); and
(2) IC 34-18 (Indiana Medical Malpractice Act).
(b) This chapter does not apply to:
(1) IC 22-3-2 (Worker's Compensation);
(2) IC 22-3-7 (Worker's Occupational Diseases Compensation);
(3) IC 22-8 (Occupational Health and Safety); or
(4) IC 22-4 (Unemployment Compensation).
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 32. Immunity Related to Covid-19 › 34-30-32-9. Immunity in Addition to Other State and Federal Immunities

Sec. 9. The civil tort immunity provided in this chapter is in addition to any other immunity protection that may apply under state or federal law.
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.7.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 33. Covid-19 Related Products Liability › 34-30-33-2. Definitions

Sec. 2. The following definitions apply throughout this chapter:
(1) "COVID-19" means:
(A) severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or a mutated form of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; or
(B) the disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or a mutated form of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
(2) "COVID-19 protective product" means one (1) or more of the following:
(A) Personal protective equipment.
(B) Medical devices, equipment, and supplies used to treat COVID-19, including medical devices, equipment, or supplies that are used or modified for an unapproved use to treat COVID-19 or to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
(C) Medical devices, equipment, and supplies used outside of their normal use to treat COVID-19 or to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
(D) Medications used to treat COVID-19, including medications prescribed or dispensed for off label use to attempt to treat COVID-19.
(E) Tests, as approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration, to diagnose or determine immunity or exposure to COVID-19.
(F) A product designed to clean or disinfect to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
(G) Any component of an item described in this subdivision.
(3) "Manufacturer or supplier" means a person who designs, manufactures, labels, sells, distributes, or donates a COVID-19 protective product.
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 33. Covid-19 Related Products Liability › 34-30-33-3. Application After March 1, 2020

Sec. 3. This chapter applies to a cause of action that accrues on or after March 1, 2020.
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 33. Covid-19 Related Products Liability › 34-30-33-4. Immunity

Sec. 4. Except as provided in section 5 or 6(b) of this chapter, a manufacturer or supplier is immune from civil tort liability for harm that results from the design, manufacture, labeling, sale, distribution, or donation of a COVID-19 protective product.
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 33. Covid-19 Related Products Liability › 34-30-33-5. Exceptions for Gross Negligence and Willful and Wanton Misconduct

Sec. 5. The immunity from civil tort liability provided in section 4 of this chapter does not apply to an act or omission that constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct (including fraud and intentionally tortious acts) as proven by clear and convincing evidence.
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 33. Covid-19 Related Products Liability › 34-30-33-6. Application and Supplemental Application

Sec. 6. (a) This chapter supplements and is in addition to:
(1) IC 34-13-3 (Indiana Tort Claims Act); and
(2) IC 34-18 (Indiana Medical Malpractice Act).
(b) This chapter does not apply to a claim brought under:
(1) IC 22-3-2 (Worker's Compensation);
(2) IC 22-3-7 (Worker's Occupational Diseases Compensation);
(3) IC 22-8 (Occupational Health and Safety); or
(4) IC 22-4 (Unemployment Compensation).
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 33. Covid-19 Related Products Liability › 34-30-33-7. Immunity in Addition to Other State and Federal Immunities

Sec. 7. The civil tort immunity provided in this chapter is in addition to any other immunity protection that might apply under state or federal law.
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 33. Covid-19 Related Products Liability › 34-30-33-8. Class Actions Prohibited

Sec. 8. A person may not bring a class action lawsuit based on tort damages for harm that results from the design, manufacture, labeling, sale, distribution, or donation of a COVID-19 protective product.
As added by P.L.1-2021, SEC.8.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 34. Immunity for a Buyback Vehicle › 34-30-34-1. "Buyback Vehicle"

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "buyback vehicle" has the meaning set forth in IC 24-5-13.5-3.
As added by P.L.211-2023, SEC.81.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 34. Immunity for a Buyback Vehicle › 34-30-34-2. "Dealer"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "dealer" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-32-2-9.6.
As added by P.L.211-2023, SEC.81.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 30. Immunity From Civil Liability › Chapter 34. Immunity for a Buyback Vehicle › 34-30-34-3. Immunity From Civil Liability

Sec. 3. (a) A dealer is immune from civil liability in an action based on a violation of IC 24-5-13.5-10 if the dealer has a reasonable good faith belief that the vehicle subject to the action was not a buyback vehicle.
(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to an act of gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.
As added by P.L.211-2023, SEC.81.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 1. Scope of Article › 34-31-1-1. Intent of Article

Sec. 1. This article is not intended to be an exhaustive compilation of all limits on civil liability in the Indiana Code. In addition to the limits on liability that are recognized in this article, other limits on civil liability may be recognized in other provisions of the Indiana Code.
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 1. Scope of Article › 34-31-1-2. Compilation of Statutes Limiting Civil Liability

Sec. 2. As an aid to the reader, an effort has been made to list other locations in the Indiana Code where limits on civil liability are recognized. This list provided in IC 34-31-2 does not take the place of traditional legal research.
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Limited Liability › 34-31-2-1. Content of Chapter; Listing Not to Create New Limit or Negate Existing Limit

Sec. 1. (a) This chapter contains a list of references to other limited liability provisions outside IC 34.
(b) Listing in this chapter does not equate to the creation of a limit on civil liability, and failure to be listed in this chapter does not negate a limit on civil liability recognized elsewhere in the Indiana Code.
(c) Statutes that limit civil liability may also contain exceptions to the limitation, therefore each statute must be consulted directly to determine the applicability of the limitation on liability provided.
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Limited Liability › 34-31-2-2. Participants in Surface Coal Mine Reclamation Bond Pool

Sec. 2. IC 14-34-8-10 (Concerning participants in the surface coal mine reclamation bond pool fund for reclamation of areas disturbed by others).
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Limited Liability › 34-31-2-2.5. Persons Who Administer Overdose Intervention Drugs

Sec. 2.5. IC 16-31-6-2.5 (Concerning certain persons who administer an overdose intervention drug).
As added by P.L.156-2014, SEC.10.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Limited Liability › 34-31-2-3. Bed and Breakfast Establishments and Loss of Personal Property

Sec. 3. IC 16-41-31-7 (Concerning bed and breakfast establishments for loss of personal property).
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Limited Liability › 34-31-2-4. Employers and Death of Persons Covered by Worker's Compensation

Sec. 4. IC 22-3-9-6 (Concerning employers for the death of a person covered by worker's compensation).
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Limited Liability › 34-31-2-5. Mine Operators and Employers for Death or Injury of Mine Rescuer During Rescue Attempt

Sec. 5. IC 22-10-12-11 (Concerning mine operators and employers for death or injury of mine rescuer during rescue attempt).
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Limited Liability › 34-31-2-6. Creditors for Errors Made Under Uniform Commercial Code

Sec. 6. IC 24-4.5-5-203 (Concerning creditors for errors made under the Uniform Consumer Credit code).
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Limited Liability › 34-31-2-7. Sellers Under Business Opportunity Transaction Law

Sec. 7. IC 24-5-8-17 (Concerning sellers under the business opportunity transaction law).
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Limited Liability › 34-31-2-8. Indiana Life and Health Guaranty Association

Sec. 8. IC 27-8-8-5 (Concerning the Indiana life and health insurance guaranty association).
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Limited Liability › 34-31-2-9. Proprietors or Managers of Hotels, Apartment Hotels, or Inns Regarding Keeping of Guest's Valuables in Safe

Sec. 9. IC 32-33-7-2 (Concerning proprietor or manager of a hotel, apartment hotel, or inn for guest's valuables kept in a safe).
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.2-2002, SEC.98.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Limited Liability › 34-31-2-10. Health Care Providers in Cases of Medical Malpractice

Sec. 10. IC 34-18-14-3 (Concerning health care providers for medical malpractice).
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 2. Statutes Outside Ic 34 That Confer Limited Liability › 34-31-2-11. Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Personnel

Sec. 11. IC 36-8-12-8 (Concerning volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services personnel).
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.174-2009, SEC.1.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 3. Limited Liability of Governmental Entities and Public Employees Under Tort Claims Act › 34-31-3-1. Tort Claims Act Cap on Governmental Liability

Sec. 1. The Tort Claims Act provides a cap on liability of governmental entities and public employees in certain circumstances (IC 34-13-3).
[1998 Recodification Citation: New.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 4. Limited Liability of Parents for Damages Caused by Child › 34-31-4-0.2. Application of Certain Amendments to Prior Law

Sec. 0.2. The amendments made to IC 34-4-31-1 (before its repeal, now codified in this chapter) by P.L.208-1997 apply to a cause of action that accrues after June 30, 1997.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.570.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 4. Limited Liability of Parents for Damages Caused by Child › 34-31-4-1. Maximum Limit of Liability

Sec. 1. Except as provided in section 2 of this chapter, a parent is liable for not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) in actual damages arising from harm to a person or damage to property knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly caused by the parent's child if:
(1) the parent has custody of the child; and
(2) the child is living with the parent.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-31-1(b).]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 4. Limited Liability of Parents for Damages Caused by Child › 34-31-4-2. Child Participation in Criminal Organization Activity

Sec. 2. A parent of a child who is a member of a criminal organization (as defined in IC 35-45-9-1), who actively encourages or knowingly benefits from the child's involvement in the criminal organization, is liable for actual damages arising from harm to a person or property intentionally caused by the child while participating in a criminal organization activity if:
(1) the parent has custody of the child;
(2) the child is living with the parent or guardian; and
(3) the parent failed to use reasonable efforts to prevent the child's involvement in the criminal organization.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-31-1(c).]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27. Amended by P.L.25-2016, SEC.16.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 5. Limited Liability Arising From Equine Activities › 34-31-5-1. Immunity From Civil Liability

Sec. 1. (a) Subject to section 2 of this chapter, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for:
(1) an injury to a participant; or
(2) the death of a participant;
resulting from an inherent risk of equine activities.
(b) Subject to section 2 of this chapter, a participant or participant's representative may not:
(1) make a claim against;
(2) maintain an action against; or
(3) recover from;
an equine activity sponsor or equine professional for injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting from an inherent risk of equine activities.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-44-8.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 5. Limited Liability Arising From Equine Activities › 34-31-5-2. Exceptions to Immunity for Certain Acts or Omissions

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to the horse racing industry.
(b) Section 1 of this chapter does not prevent or limit the liability of an equine activity sponsor or an equine professional:
(1) who:
(A) provided equipment or tack that was faulty and that caused the injury; and
(B) knew or should have known that the equipment or tack was faulty;
(2) who provided the equine and failed to make reasonable and prudent efforts based on the participant's representations of the participant's ability to:
(A) determine the ability of the participant to engage safely in the equine activity; and
(B) determine the ability of the participant to safely manage the particular equine;
(3) who:
(A) was in lawful possession and control of the land or facilities on which the participant sustained injuries; and
(B) knew or should have known of the dangerous latent condition that caused the injuries;
if warning signs concerning the dangerous latent condition were not conspicuously posted on the land or in the facilities;
(4) who committed an act or omission that:
(A) constitutes reckless disregard for the safety of the participant; and
(B) caused the injury; or
(5) who intentionally injured the participant.
(c) Section 1 of this chapter does not prevent or limit the liability of an equine activity sponsor or an equine professional under the product liability laws.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-44-9.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 5. Limited Liability Arising From Equine Activities › 34-31-5-3. Posting and Maintenance of Warning Notice Sign

Sec. 3. (a) This chapter does not apply unless an equine activity sponsor or an equine professional posts and maintains in at least one (1) location on the grounds or in the building that is the site of an equine activity a sign on which is printed the warning notice set forth in section 5 of this chapter.
(b) A sign referred to in subsection (a) must be placed in a clearly visible location in proximity to the equine activity.
(c) The warning notice on a sign referred to in subsection (a) must be printed in black letters, and each letter must be at least one (1) inch in height.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-44-10.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 5. Limited Liability Arising From Equine Activities › 34-31-5-4. Warning Notice Required in Written Contracts

Sec. 4. (a) If there is a written contract, this chapter does not apply unless the written contract entered into by an equine professional for:
(1) the providing of professional services;
(2) the providing of instruction; or
(3) the rental of:
(A) equipment or tack; or
(B) an equine;
to a participant contains in clearly readable print the warning notice set forth in section 5 of this chapter.
(b) The warning notice required by subsection (a) must be included in a written contract described in subsection (a) whether or not the contract involves equine activities on or off the location or site of the equine professional's business.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-44-11.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 5. Limited Liability Arising From Equine Activities › 34-31-5-5. Contents of Warning Notice

Sec. 5. The warning notice that must be printed on a sign under section 3 of this chapter and included in a written contract under section 4 of this chapter is as follows:
WARNING
Under Indiana law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-44-12.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 6. Limited Liability for Operators of Roller Skating Rinks › 34-31-6-0.2. Application of Prior Law

Sec. 0.2. The addition of IC 34-4-43 (before its repeal, now codified in this chapter) by P.L.241-1993 applies only to a cause of action that accrues after April 30, 1993.
As added by P.L.220-2011, SEC.571.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 6. Limited Liability for Operators of Roller Skating Rinks › 34-31-6-1. Duties of Operators

Sec. 1. An operator shall do all of the following with respect to a roller skating rink:
(1) Post the:
(A) duties of roller skaters; and
(B) duties, obligations, and liabilities of the operator;
as prescribed in this chapter in at least three (3) conspicuous locations in the roller skating rink.
(2) Maintain the stability and legibility of all signs, symbols, and posted notices required by this chapter.
(3) When the roller skating rink is open for a session, have at least one (1) floor supervisor on duty for every one hundred seventy-five (175) roller skaters who:
(A) has received appropriate training to carry out the floor supervisor's duties; and
(B) uses reasonable care in carrying out the floor supervisor's duties.
(4) Maintain the skating surface in proper and reasonably safe condition.
(5) Clean and inspect the skating surface before each skating session.
(6) Maintain in good and safe condition the railings, kickboards, risers, floors, areas open to roller skaters, and walls surrounding the skating surface.
(7) Maintain rental skates in good mechanical condition.
(8) Comply with all applicable state and local fire safety codes, building codes, and other safety codes applicable to a roller skating rink.
(9) Use reasonable care in supervising roller skaters to comply with the requirements of section 2 of this chapter.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-43-4.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 6. Limited Liability for Operators of Roller Skating Rinks › 34-31-6-2. Duties of Roller Skaters

Sec. 2. A roller skater must do all of the following:
(1) Maintain reasonable control of the roller skater's speed and course at all times.
(2) Heed all posted signs and warnings.
(3) Maintain a proper view to avoid other roller skaters and objects.
(4) Accept the responsibility for the following:
(A) Knowing the range of the roller skater's ability to negotiate the intended direction of travel while on roller skates.
(B) Skating within the limits of the roller skater's ability.
(5) Refrain from acting in a manner that may cause or contribute to the injury of the roller skater or any other person.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-43-5.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 6. Limited Liability for Operators of Roller Skating Rinks › 34-31-6-3. Knowledge and Assumption of Risks Presumed; Risks Included

Sec. 3. (a) Roller skaters are considered to:
(1) have knowledge of; and
(2) assume;
the risks of roller skating.
(b) For purposes of this chapter, risks of roller skating include the following:
(1) Injuries that result from collisions or incidental contact with other roller skaters or other individuals who are properly on the skating surface.
(2) Injuries that result from falls caused by loss of balance.
(3) Injuries that involve objects or artificial structures that:
(A) are properly within the intended path of travel of the roller skater; and
(B) are not otherwise attributable to an operator's breach of the operator's duties under section 1 of this chapter.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-43-6.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 6. Limited Liability for Operators of Roller Skating Rinks › 34-31-6-4. Assumption of Risk as Complete Defense; Exception

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and notwithstanding IC 34-51-2-6 concerning comparative fault, the assumption of risk under section 3 of this chapter is a complete defense to an action against an operator by a roller skater for injuries and property damage resulting from the assumed risks.
(b) The following applies if an operator has violated any one (1) of the operator's duties or responsibilities under section 1 of this chapter:
(1) The complete defense against an action against an operator under subsection (a) does not apply.
(2) The provisions of IC 34-51-2-6 apply.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-43-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.27.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 6.5. Limited Liability for Ice Skating Rinks › 34-31-6.5-2. Duties of an Operator

Sec. 2. An operator shall do all of the following with respect to an ice skating rink:
(1) Post the:
(A) duties of ice skaters; and
(B) duties, obligations, and liabilities of the operator;
as prescribed in this chapter in at least three (3) conspicuous locations in the ice skating rink.
(2) Maintain the stability and legibility of all signs, symbols, and posted notices required by this chapter.
(3) When the ice skating rink is open for a session, have at least one (1) floor supervisor on duty for every one hundred seventy-five (175) ice skaters. A floor supervisor:
(A) must have received appropriate training to carry out the floor supervisor's duties; and
(B) must use reasonable care in carrying out the floor supervisor's duties.
(4) Maintain the ice skating surface in proper and reasonably safe condition.
(5) Clean and inspect the ice skating surface before each skating session.
(6) Resurface the ice at appropriate intervals.
(7) Maintain in good and safe condition the railings, kickboards, risers, floors, areas open to ice skaters, and walls surrounding the ice skating surface.
(8) Maintain rental skates in good mechanical condition.
(9) Comply with all applicable state and local fire safety codes, building codes, and other safety codes applicable to an ice skating rink.
(10) Use reasonable care in supervising ice skaters to comply with the requirements of section 3 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.77-2013, SEC.4.
2023 Indiana Code › Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure › Article 31. Limited Liability › Chapter 6.5. Limited Liability for Ice Skating Rinks › 34-31-6.5-3. Duties of an Ice Skater; Risks of Ice Skating

Sec. 3. An ice skater must do all of the following:
(1) Maintain reasonable control of the ice skater's speed and course at all times.
(2) Heed all posted signs and warnings.
(3) Maintain a proper view to avoid other ice skaters and objects.
(4) Accept the responsibility for the following:
(A) Knowing the range of the ice skater's ability to negotiate the intended direction of travel while on ice skates.
(B) Skating within the limits of the ice skater's ability.
(5) Refrain from acting in a manner that may cause or contribute to the injury of the ice skater or any other person.
As added by P.L.77-2013, SEC.4.