KRS 72.045: Liability of office -- Deputies.

The office of coroner, rather than the individual holder of the office, shall be liable for the

acts or omissions of deputy coroners. When a deputy coroner omits to act or acts in such a

way as to render the coroner responsible, and the coroner discharges such responsibility,

the deputy shall be liable to the coroner for all damages and costs caused by the deputy's

act or omission.