13.16 - LIMITATION ON LIABILITY -- IMMUNITY FROM SPECIAL ACTIONS.

        13.16  LIMITATION ON LIABILITY -- IMMUNITY FROM
      SPECIAL ACTIONS.
         1.  A member of the farm mediation staff, including a mediator,
      employee, or agent of the service, or member of a board for the
      service, is not liable for civil damages for a statement or decision
      made in the process of mediation, unless the member acts in bad
      faith, with malicious purpose, or in a manner exhibiting willful and
      wanton disregard of human rights, safety, or property.
         2.  A judicial action which seeks an injunction, mandamus, or
      similar equitable relief shall not be brought against the farm
      mediation service, including a mediator, employee, or agent of the
      service, or a member of a board for the service until completion of
      the mediation process.  
         Section History: Recent Form
         90 Acts, ch 1143, §6