Or. Admin. Code § 125-150-0000

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 125-150-0000 - Claims Against the State Liability Fund

(1) The Department of Administrative Services, Risk Management, administers the Liability Fund established by ORS 278.100 to cover the tort liability of the state and its officers, employees, or agents acting within the scope of their employment under ORS 30.260 to 30.300.

(2) An individual intending to make a claim against the Liability Fund must follow the notice requirements under ORS 30.275, as amended by Chapter 350, Oregon Laws 1981.

(3) Under ORS 30.275, formal notice of a claim against a state officer, employee, or agent may be given by mail or personal delivery to the Director of the Department of Administrative Services. By this policy, the Director delegates responsibility for receipt of liability claims to the Risk Management, Department of Administrative Services.

(4) A claimant or representative may file a claim in the following manner:

(a) Send or deliver a written statement to the Risk Management, including the following information:

(A) A statement that a claim for damages will be asserted against a named state agency, officer, employee, or agent;

(B) A description of the time, place and circumstances giving rise to the claim;

(C) The name of the claimant and the mailing address to which correspondence concerning the claim may be sent. Send or present the notice to: Claims Section, Risk Management, Department of Administrative Services, 155 Cottage Street N.E., Salem, OR 97310.

(b) To give actual notice of a claim as provided under ORS 30.275, provide the same information as required above for formal notice, orally to: Claims Section, Risk Management, (503) 373-7475.

Or. Admin. Code § 125-150-0000

GS 1-1982, f. 1-29-82, ef. 2-1-82; DAS 4-2020, amend filed 10/26/2020, effective 11/1/2020

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 278.405(4)

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 279A and 279B