Participation by state risk manager in suit, claim, or settlement.

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  5. Underground Storage Tank Act
  6. Participation by state risk manager in suit, claim, or settlement.

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Affected by 63I-1-219 on 7/1/2028

19-6-422. Participation by state risk manager in suit, claim, or settlement.
  • (1) If a suit is filed or a claim is made against a responsible party who is eligible for payments from the fund for bodily injury or property damage connected with a release of petroleum from a petroleum storage tank, the state risk manager and his legal counsel may participate with the responsible party and his legal counsel in:
    • (a) the defense of any suit;
    • (b) determination of legal strategy and any other decisions affecting the defense of any suit; and
    • (c) any settlement negotiations.
  • (2) The state risk manager shall approve any settlement between the responsible party and a third party before payment of fund money is made.




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