Ind. Code ch. 34-12-5

in effect

Ind. Code § 34-12-5-1 Applies only to certain contract claims

Sec. 1. This chapter applies only to an action based on a contract, implied contract, quasi-contract, or unjust enrichment claim. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 34-12-5-2 Application generally

Sec. 2. (a) This chapter applies to a claim arising from COVID-19 during a period of a state disaster emergency declared under IC 10-14-3-12 to respond to COVID-19, if the state of disaster emergency was declared: (1) after February 29, 2020; and (2) before April 1, 2022. (b) This chapter does not: (1) create a cause of action; (2) eliminate a required element of any existing cause of action; (3) affect a worker's compensation claim under IC 22-3; or (4) except as otherwise provided in this chapter, amend, repeal, alter, or affect any immunity, defense, limitation of liability, or procedure available or required under law or contract. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 34-12-5-3 "Arising from COVID-19"

Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "arising from COVID-19" has the meaning set forth in IC 34-6-2.1-14. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.179.

Ind. Code § 34-12-5-4 "Claimant"

Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "claimant" means an individual or entity who initiates a cause of action alleging loss or damages arising from COVID-19 in a contract, implied contract, quasi-contract, or unjust enrichment claim. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13.

Ind. Code § 34-12-5-5 "Covered entity"

Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "covered entity" means: (1) a governmental entity (as defined by IC 34-6-2.1-77), including a political subdivision (as defined in IC 34-6-2.1-155); and (2) an approved postsecondary educational institution (as defined by IC 21-7-13-6). As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.180.

Ind. Code § 34-12-5-6 "COVID-19"

Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "COVID-19" has the meaning set forth in IC 34-6-2.1-40. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13. Amended by P.L.186-2025, SEC.181.

Ind. Code § 34-12-5-7 Class actions prohibited

Sec. 7. A claimant may not bring, and a court may not certify, a class action lawsuit against a covered entity for loss or damages arising from COVID-19 in a contract, implied contract, quasi-contract, or unjust enrichment claim. As added by P.L.166-2021, SEC.13.

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