A joint tortfeasor who enters into a settlement with the injured person is not entitled to recover contribution from another joint tortfeasor whose liability to the injured person is not extinguished by the settlement.
Separate settlement with injured person
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-6-5., under Chapter 10-6 Contribution Among Joint Tortfeasors.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 10-6-5.