①When a public employee who exercises the public authority of the State or of a public entity has, in the course of their duties, unlawfully caused loss or damage to another person intentionally or negligently, the State or public entity assumes the responsibility to compensate therefor.

②In the case referred to in the preceding paragraph, when there was intent or gross negligence on the part of the public employee, the State or public entity has the right to obtain reimbursement from that public employee.