Common use of CONTRIBUTION PROTECTION Clause in Contracts

CONTRIBUTION PROTECTION. 17.1. Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws Section 23-19.14-12, the Parties hereby agree that the Settling Respondent has resolved its liability to the State and shall not be liable for claims for contribution regarding the response actions taken or to be taken and response costs incurred or to be incurred by the State or any other person with respect to the Existing Contamination at the Site. 17.2. The Settling Respondent agrees that, with respect to any suit or claim for contribution brought by the Settling Respondent for matters related to this Agreement, the Settling Respondent shall notify the Department in writing no later than sixty (60) days prior to the initiation of such suit or claim. 17.3. The Settling Respondent also agrees that, with respect to any suit or claim for contribution brought against the Settling Respondent for matters related to this Agreement, the Settling Respondent shall notify in writing the Department within ten (10) days of service of the complaint on the Settling Respondent.