Yes, employees of the state have limited immunity based on their employment and all cases must be heard in the Board of Claims.
There are caps on the damages available in cases against the state of Kentucky including a cap of $100,000 per claim and $250,000 per occurrence.
Damages are also lowered by applying any insurance payments the injured party received for any damages.
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