South Dakota § 34A-13-8.4 - Defense costs of certain third-party claims.
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§ 34A-13-8.4. Defense costs of certain third-party claims.
In addition to the amounts set forth in this chapter, the department shall provide the defense of third-party claims and all costs related thereto for claims of covered parties arising under this chapter, including attorneys' fees. However, the department may not provide the defense of third-party claims and costs relating thereto, including attorneys' fees, if the coverage limit under this section is exhausted by judgments, settlements, or corrective action costs prior to the commencement of a civil action by the third-party claimant against the covered party.
Source: SL 1992, ch 260, § 8; SL 2024, ch 146, § 6.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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