Chapter 2.68.470 Malpractice insurance.

    The city shall provide malpractice insurance to protect both the city, individual firefighters, E.M.T.’ s and policemen from malpractice claims that may arise while the firefighters, E.M.T.’ s and policemen are serving as ambulance attendants or ambulance drivers.
    The city shall provide insurance coverage, not to exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) in coverage on behalf of each E.M.T., firefighter or policeman, which the E.M.T., firefighter or policeman shall become legally obligated to pay as damages because of bodily injury or property damage caused by an occurrence if, and only if, the city also becomes legally obligated to pay said damages under the doctrine of respondent superior. (Ord. 1121 § 1 (part), 1993: prior code § 10-17-7)
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