1. (a) A railroad entity may enforce a right of contribution under this chapter in:

   1. (1) the original action brought against the railroad entity; or
   2. (2) a separate action brought for that purpose, if the original action is no longer pending.

2. (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. (1) year after the judgment is final:
   2. (1) by lapse of time for appeal; or
   3. (2) after appellate review.

3. (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. (1) discharges the liability by settlement; and
   2. (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.