2686                                          LAWS OF MARYLAND                                     Ch. 538

THE INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY THAT IS THE BASIS OF THE CLAIM;
[and]

(2)  the Treasurer or designee denies the claim
finally; AND

(3)  THE ACTION IS FILED WITHIN 1 YEAR AFTER THE CLAIM
IS DENIED FINALLY OR 3 YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION ARISES,
WHICHEVER IS LATER.

[12-106.] 12-107.

(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, INCLUDING MEDICAL

EXPENSES OR OTHER SPECIAL COSTS INCURRED;

(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, HIS LEGAL
REPRESENTATIVE, or counsel.

(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) 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.

(2) 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