Section 12-107 - Claims

(a) A claim under this subtitle shall: (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) demand specific damages; (3) state the name and address of each party; (4) state the name, address, and telephone number of counsel for the claimant, if any; and (5) be signed by the claimant, or the legal representative or counsel for the claimant. (b) The Treasurer may: (1) consider a claim for money damages under this subtitle or delegate wholly or partly this responsibility to other State personnel; and (2) contract for any support services that are needed to carry out this responsibility properly. (c) (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) 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) The State may enter into a structured settlement to the extent permitted in § 12–104(a)(2) of this subtitle.

for money damages after the Treasurer or designee consults with the Attorney General. (3) The State may enter into a structured settlement to the extent permitted in § 12–104(a)(2) of this subtitle. (4) If a structured settlement is entered into, the State and the claimant shall select the investment company by mutual agreement. (5) The acceptance of a settlement by a claimant is, as to that claimant: (i) final; and (ii) a complete release of each claim arising from the same cause of action against: 1. the State; 2. each of its units; and 3. all State personnel. (d) A claim under this subtitle is denied finally: (1) if the Treasurer or designee sends the claimant, or the legal representative or counsel for the claimant written notice of denial by: (i) e–mail; or (ii) regular mail, if regular mail is the only available means of notifying the claimant; or (2) if the Treasurer or designee fails to give notice of a final decision within 6 months after the filing of the claim.