§ 19-6-422. Participation by state risk manager in suit, claim, or settlement.

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(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.

Amended by Chapter 214, 1992 General Session

                    
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