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(a) No cause of action shall arise nor shall any liability be imposed against the commissioner, the commissioner's authorized representatives or any examiner appointed by the commissioner for any statements made or conduct performed in good faith while carrying out the provisions of this article.
(b) No cause of action shall arise nor shall any liability be imposed against any person for the act of communicating or delivering information or data to the commissioner, his authorized representative or examiner or the department pursuant to an examination made under this article if such act of communication or delivery was performed in good faith and without fraudulent intent or the intent to deceive.
(c) This section does not abrogate or modify in any way any common law or statutory privilege or immunity heretofore enjoyed by any person identified in subsection (a).
(d) A person identified in subsection (a) shall be entitled to an award of attorney fees and costs if he is the prevailing party in a civil cause of action for libel, slander or any other relevant tort arising out of his activities in carrying out the provisions of this article and the party bringing the action was not substantially justified in doing so. For purposes of this section a proceeding is “substantially justified” if it had a reasonable basis in law or fact at the time that it was initiated.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 40 P.S. Insurance § 323.8. Immunity from liability - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-40-ps-insurance/pa-st-sect-40-323-8/
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