Idaho Code

Idaho Code § 5-242 (2026)

Ionizing radiation injuries — Purpose of act.

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Ionizing radiation injuries — Purpose of act.

For purposes of this act, "ionizing radiation" means any particulate or electromagnetic radiation capable of producing ions directly or indirectly in its passage through matter; provided, however, that the provisions hereof and of sections 5-243 and 5-244, Idaho Code, shall not be deemed to apply to any action or proceeding to recover damages for professional malpractice, as defined in section 5-219, Idaho Code.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1984–2025 · leading case: Davis v. Moran, 735 P.2d 1014 (Idaho 1987).

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Davis v. Moran, 735 P.2d 1014 (Idaho 1987). · cites it 34× “" However, I.C. § 5-242 reads: "5-242. Ionizing radiation injuries Purpose of act.”

Adams v. Armstrong World Indus., Inc., 596 F. Supp. 1407 (D. Idaho 1984). · cites it 2× “See Idaho Code §§ 5-242 to -244. The existence of this statute combined with the conspicuous absence of any similar statute for asbestosis is further evidence of legislative intent.”

Stevens (Bankr. D. Idaho 2025). “3d 396, 401 (Idaho 2002) (“The standard that damages be ‘objectively ascertainable’ does not mean that the fact of damage must have been 4 The Idaho legislature enacted §§ 5-242, 5-243, and 5-244 in recognition of the unique problem posed by applying the usual statute of…”

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