Sec. 15. (a) This section applies if a claim is settled through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration.
(b) The settlement of the claim must be documented in a written agreement signed by each of the parties.
(c) If a party fails to abide by the settlement agreement signed under subsection (b), the other party may begin legal proceedings without again complying with this chapter.
(d) If a party who begins legal proceedings under subsection (c) prevails in those legal proceedings, the party is entitled to recover from the other party:
(1) court costs;
(2) attorney's fees; and
(3) all other reasonable costs incurred in enforcing the settlement agreement.
As added by P.L.141-2015, SEC.5.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 8.5. Grievance Resolution
32-25-8.5-1. Application of Chapter to Exempt Claims
32-25-8.5-6. "Legal Proceedings"
32-25-8.5-10. Requirements for Claimant to Begin Legal Proceedings
32-25-8.5-11. Notice of Claim; Required Information
32-25-8.5-12. Negotiation Meeting; Access to Subject Property
32-25-8.5-14. Impasse; Beginning Legal Proceedings