If you believe that MnDOT was negligent, causing damage or injury to you or your property, please follow these steps to submit a tort claim to MnDOT. Every municipality is subject to liability for its torts and those of its officers, employees and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties.Horton and the county acting through its agents and employees were negligent in providing mental health care and treatment to Mr. Denais. Prior to the adoption of the. Municipal Tort Liability Act, the Minnesota Supreme Court had held that notice need only be given in cases involving negligence. Legal requirements of causal relation apply both to fault as the basis for liability and to contributory fault. The doctrine of last clear chance is abolished. In many jurisdictions, this rule is known as the "impact rule" and it requires some physical injury before negligence liability may attach. Services include crisis help, adult and children's mental health care, and addiction services.