§ 42-116-40. Court-approved settlements.
(a) Notwithstanding any provisions of law to the contrary, a person, corporation, or other entity who has resolved its liability to the Rhode Island depositors economic protection corporation, the receiver of Rhode Island share and deposit indemnity corporation or the receiver of any state-chartered financial institution in a judicially-approved good faith settlement is not liable for claims for contribution or equitable indemnity regarding matters addressed in the settlement. The settlement does not discharge any other joint tortfeasors unless its terms provide, but it reduces the potential liability of the joint tortfeasors by the amount of the settlement.
(b) The provisions of this section apply solely and exclusively to settlements of liabilities to the Rhode Island depositors economic protection corporation, the receiver of the Rhode Island share and deposit indemnity corporation and the receiver of any other state-chartered financial institution and shall not be construed to amend or repeal the provisions of chapter 6 of title 10 relating to contributions among joint tortfeasors, other than as specifically provided in this section.
History of Section.P.L. 1993, ch. 85, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 53.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-116 - Rhode Island Depositors Economic Protection Corporation
Section 42-116-1. - Short title.
Section 42-116-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 42-116-3. - Definitions.
Section 42-116-5. - General powers of corporation.
Section 42-116-5.1. - Sale of property.
Section 42-116-6. - Additional general powers.
Section 42-116-7. - Assumption of liabilities and distribution.
Section 42-116-10. - Promulgation of regulations.
Section 42-116-11. - Payment of state funds — Agreement between corporation and department.
Section 42-116-12. - Payment of depositor’s claims.
Section 42-116-12.1. - Distribution of funds in individual retirement accounts.
Section 42-116-13. - Bonds of the corporation.
Section 42-116-14. - Refunding bonds.
Section 42-116-15. - Bonds eligible for investment.
Section 42-116-16. - No additional consent required.
Section 42-116-17. - Bonds not obligations of the state.
Section 42-116-18. - Lien status — Recording.
Section 42-116-19. - Investment securities.
Section 42-116-20. - Trust fund.
Section 42-116-21. - Authorization to accept appropriated monies.
Section 42-116-22. - Assistance by state officers, departments, boards and commissions.
Section 42-116-23. - Certain agreements.
Section 42-116-24. - Tax exemption.
Section 42-116-25. - Duration of corporation — Termination.
Section 42-116-25.1. - Defeasance of corporation bonds.
Section 42-116-25.2. - Indemnification.
Section 42-116-26. - Record keeping — Financial statements.
Section 42-116-27. - Inconsistent laws — Supplemental powers.
Section 42-116-28. - Compliance with federal law.
Section 42-116-29. - Inapplicability of certain laws.
Section 42-116-30. - Liability of the corporation.
Section 42-116-31. - Special revenue fund.
Section 42-116-32. - Corporation’s right to subrogation.
Section 42-116-33. - Performance review committee.
Section 42-116-34. - Severability.
Section 42-116-35. - Excess interest forfeiture.
Section 42-116-36. - Recording certain transfer documents.
Section 42-116-37. - Use of funds.
Section 42-116-38. - Depositor’s advisory board.
Section 42-116-39. - Payment of commission costs.