19-6-422. Participation by state risk manager in suit, claim, or settlement.
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Effective 5/7/2025
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 the state risk manager's legal counsel may participate with the responsible party and the responsible party's 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.
Amended by Chapter 302 , 2025 General Session