Immunity from liability

5-513. Immunity from liability. No neutral person, staff member, or member of a governing board of an approved program may be held liable for civil damages for any statement or decision made in the process of dispute resolution unless such person acts, or fails to act, in a manner constituting gross negligence with malicious purpose or in a manner exhibiting willful disregard of the rights, safety or property of any party to the process of dispute resolution. History: L. 1994, ch. 217, § 13; L. 1996, ch. 140, § 13; July 1. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "The Evolution of Commercial Mediation in the Midwest: Best Practices, Confidentialtiy and Good Faith," Larry R. Rute, 79 J.K.B.A. No. 1, 24 (2010). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026