(a) A railroad entity may enforce a right of contribution under this chapter in:(1) the original action brought against the railroad entity; or(2) a separate action brought for that purpose, if the original action is no longer pending.(b) If there is a judgment for damages against a railroad entity, the railroad entity must bring an action for contribution not later than one (1) year after the judgment is final:(1) by lapse of time for appeal; or(2) after appellate review.(c) If there is no judgment for damages against a railroad entity, any separate action by the railroad entity to enforce contribution is barred, unless the railroad entity:(1) discharges the liability by settlement; and(2) starts the action for contribution not later than one (1) year after the railroad entity's payment of damages.As added by P.L.107-2018, SEC.2.
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