Section 19-6-422 - [Repealed effective 7/1/2028] Participation by state risk manager in suit, claim, or settlement(1) If a suit is filed or a claim is made against a responsible party who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 Affected by 63I-1-219 on 7/1/2028