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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 51 - TORTS (§§ 51-1-1 — 51-16-5)
Chapter 16 - COVID-19 CLAIMS (§§ 51-16-1 — 51-16-5)
Section 51-16-2 - Liability standard; immunity

Universal Citation:
GA Code § 51-16-2 (2023)
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  • (a) No healthcare facility, healthcare provider, entity, or individual shall be held liable for damages in an action involving a COVID-19 liability claim against such healthcare facility, healthcare provider, entity, or individual, unless the claimant proves that the actions of the healthcare facility, healthcare provider, entity, or individual showed gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm.
  • (b) The immunity set forth in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be provided in addition to, and shall in no way limit, any other immunity protections that may apply in state or federal law.

Added by 2020 Ga. Laws 588,§ 3, eff. 8/5/2020.

See 2021 Ga. Laws 175, § 1.

See 2020 Ga. Laws 588, § 4.

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