Rhode Island § 3-14-10 - Rhode Island Liquor Liability Act
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 3-14-10 — Rhode Island Liquor Liability Act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-14-10. Rhode Island Liquor Liability Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 3-14-10
§ 3-14-10. Settlement — Release — Contributions — Indemnity.
(a) A plaintiff’s settlement and proper release of either the intoxicated tortfeasor or a defendant, as defined in § 3-14-5, will not bar potential claims against any other defendant(s).
(b) The amount paid to a plaintiff in consideration for the settlement and proper release of any defendant will be offset against all other subsequent judgments received by the plaintiff.
(c) The liability of the intoxicated tortfeasor and any defendant, as defined in § 3-14-5, who served alcoholic beverages, shall be joint and several.
(d) In cases of negligent conduct, the intoxicated tortfeasor and any defendant, as defined in § 3-14-5, who served alcoholic beverages have a right of contribution and not a right of indemnification.
(e) In cases of reckless conduct, nonreckless defendants have a right of either indemnification or contribution from any reckless defendants.
History of Section.
P.L. 1986, ch. 537, § 2.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 3-14-10
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 3-14-10 cover?
Section 3-14-10 ("Rhode Island Liquor Liability Act") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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