Richardson v. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government

Opinion of the Court by

Justice SCOTT.

This appeal concerns the interpretation of several provisions of the Claims Against Local Governments Act (CALGA). KRS 65.200 to .2006. CALGA mandates that a local government provide for the defense of an employee in an action in tort arising out of acts or omissions occurring within the scope of his or her employment. KRS 65.2005(1). In this case of first impression, we are asked to determine whether the duty to defend under CALGA applies to former employees sued in tort for acts or omissions occurring within the scope of their employment. We hold that it…