Enforcement of right of contribution; time limit

Sec. 3. (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.