(a) A railroad entity subject to liability under the Federal Employers' Liability Act (45 U.S.C. 51), including liability for a violation of the Safety Appliance Act (49 U.S.C. 20302 et seq.) or the Locomotive Inspection Act (49 U.S.C. 20701 et seq.), has a right of action for contribution against any other person or entity that:
- (1) is not an employee of the railroad entity; and
- (2) may be at fault for an injury or death that gives rise to the action or claim against the railroad entity.
- (b) A railroad entity has a right of contribution if the railroad entity has paid more in damages than the railroad entity's percentage of fault.
- (c) A railroad entity's total recovery under this chapter is limited to the amount paid by the railroad entity that exceeds the railroad entity's percentage of fault.
- (d) This chapter does not impair any rights of indemnity under law.
As added by P.L.107-2018, SEC.2.