What is a Tort Claim?
A tort claim may be filed against the State of Nevada for an incident/accident in which a State employee or agency has caused damages to another party. To file a tort claim against the State of Nevada, a tort claim form must be completed, signed by the party claiming damages and notarized. This form is to be sent to the tort claims manager at the Office of the Attorney General. Once a claim has been filed against the State, the claim will be investigated to determine if there is liability against the State for the damages claimed and if so, those damages will be paid per the guidelines established in NRS 41. NRS 41.035 limits the amount of damages that can be awarded against an employee of the Nevada System of Higher Education to $75,000 per cause of action. This cap applies to claims brought under Nevada in a Nevada Court. It does not apply to claims brought in federal court or in another state.
