§ 9-31-10. Exclusive control over litigation.
Whenever the attorney general defends a state employee or former state employee pursuant to §§ 9-31-8 — 9-31-12, the attorney general shall assume exclusive control over the representation of the employee or former state employee, and the employee or former state employee shall cooperate fully with the attorney general’s defense. The attorney general is authorized to compromise or settle any claims after the institution of suit thereon, with the approval of the court in which the suit is pending.
History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 259, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 9 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure Generally
Chapter 9-31 - Governmental Tort Liability
Section 9-31-1. - Tort liability of state.
Section 9-31-2. - Limitations of damages — State.
Section 9-31-2.1. - Limitation of damages — State — Commuter rail service.
Section 9-31-3. - Limitation of damages — Cities, towns, and fire districts.
Section 9-31-4. - Damages in excess of limitation.
Section 9-31-5. - Claim appropriations.
Section 9-31-6. - Attorney general to appear.
Section 9-31-7. - Attorney for service.
Section 9-31-8. - Defense of state employees — Attorney general.
Section 9-31-9. - Refusal to defend — Attorney general.
Section 9-31-10. - Exclusive control over litigation.
Section 9-31-11. - Conflict — Payment of counsel fees by state.
Section 9-31-12. - Indemnification — Reservation of obligation — Certification.