{"data":{"id":"us-vt/12-v.s.a.-5603","jurisdiction":"us-vt","citation":"12 V.S.A. § 5603","heading":"Settlement of claims","body":"(a) The Attorney General may consider, adjust, determine, and settle any claim for damages against the State of Vermont resulting from the acts or omissions of an employee as provided under 3 V.S.A. § 159. If the State elects to self-insure the liability as defined in 12 V.S.A. § 5601, the Attorney General shall consult with the Secretary of Administration prior to exercising his or her authority under this subsection.\n(b) If the State of Vermont has undertaken the defense of a claim against a State employee as required by 3 V.S.A. § 1101, the acceptance by the claimant of any award, compromise, or settlement shall be final and conclusive on the claimant and shall constitute a complete release of any claim against the State of Vermont and all of its employees.\n(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, if the employee has purchased a policy of liability insurance which covers claims based on gross negligence or willful misconduct in the operation of a motor vehicle, the acceptance of an award, compromise, or settlement shall not bar a claim for gross negligence or willful misconduct covered by that policy.","path":["Title 12: Court Procedure","Chapter 189: Tort Claims Against the State"],"source_url":"https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/189/05603","current_through":"2025 session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T16:54:27Z","sha256":"e6f24950a91749f75ee0b5a1b3ebbf2b50b41e0958caac3d44afdd274dd5370f","source_id":"us-vt","stale":false,"prev":"us-vt/12-v.s.a.-5602","next":"us-vt/12-v.s.a.-5604"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}