1. (a) A claim under this subtitle shall:

   1. (1) contain a concise statement of facts that sets forth the nature of the claim, including the date and place of the alleged tort;
   2. (2) demand specific damages;
   3. (3) state the name and address of each party;
   4. (4) state the name, address, and telephone number of counsel for the claimant, if any; and
   5. (5) be signed by the claimant, or the legal representative or counsel for the claimant.

2. (b) The Treasurer may:

   1. (1) consider a claim for money damages under this subtitle or delegate wholly or partly this responsibility to other State personnel; and
   2. (2) contract for any support services that are needed to carry out this responsibility properly.

3. (c)

   1. (1) In this section, “structured settlement” means a plan for the payment of a settlement or judgment to a claimant for damages in periodic installments.
   2. (2) Unless a contract with a private insurer provides otherwise, the Treasurer or designee may compromise and settle a claim for money damages after the Treasurer or designee consults with the Attorney General.
   3. (3) The State may enter into a structured settlement to the extent permitted in § 12-104(a)(2) of this subtitle.
   4. (4) If a structured settlement is entered into, the State and the claimant shall select the investment company by mutual agreement.

   5. (5) The acceptance of a settlement by a claimant is, as to that claimant:

      1. (i) final; and

      2. (ii) a complete release of each claim arising from the same cause of action against:

         1. 1. the State;
         2. 2. each of its units; and
         3. 3. all State personnel.

4. (d) A claim under this subtitle is denied finally:

   1. (1) if the Treasurer or designee sends the claimant, or the legal representative or counsel for the claimant written notice of denial by:

      1. (i) e-mail; or
      2. (ii) regular mail, if regular mail is the only available means of notifying the claimant; or
   2. (2) if the Treasurer or designee fails to give notice of a final decision within 6 months after the filing of the claim.

Added as State Government § 12-106 by Acts 1984, c. 284, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1984. Amended by Acts 1984, c. 268, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1984. Renumbered as State Government § 12-107 by Acts 1985, c. 538, § 2, eff. July 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1985, c. 538, § 2, eff. July 1, 1985; Acts 1986, c. 396, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1994, c. 565, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Acts 1996, c. 446, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1996; Acts 2005, c. 174, § 1, eff. July 1, 2005. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 653, § 1, eff. June 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 654, § 1, eff. June 1, 2023.