22-24A-8. Persons who may bring action for damages.

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Any of the following persons may bring an action for damages caused by another person's conduct as proscribed by §§ 22-19A-1 , 22-24A-1 to 22-24A-20 , inclusive, 22-24B-1 , 23A-27-14.1 , 22-49-1 to 22-49-3 , inclusive, and 43-43B-1 to 43-43B-3 , inclusive:

(1)The child;

(2)Any parent, legal guardian, or sibling of a victimized child;

(3)Any medical facility, insurer, governmental entity, employer, or other entity that funds a treatment program or employee assistance program for the child or that otherwise expended money or provided services on behalf of the child;

(4)Any person injured as a result of the willful, reckless, or negligent actions of a person who knowingly participated in conduct proscribed by §§ 22-19A-1 , 22-24A-1 to 22-24A-20 , inclusive, 22-24B-1 , 22-49-1 to 22-49-3 , inclusive, 23A-27-14.1 , and 43-43B-1 to 43-43B-3 , inclusive.

If the parent or guardian is named as a defendant in the action, the court shall appoint a special guardian to bring the action on behalf of the child.