2013 Maryland Code
COURTS AND JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
§ 5-632 - Tort liability of hospitals or related institutions
§5-632.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19-301 of the Health - General Article.
(3) “Related institution” has the meaning stated in § 19-301 of the Health - General Article.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a hospital or related institution is not immune from liability for negligence or any other tort on the grounds that the hospital or related institution is a charitable institution.
(c) A hospital or related institution that is a charitable institution and is insured against this liability in an amount of not less than $100,000 is not liable for damages in excess of the limits of that insurance.
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