Section 34A-13-8.4 - Defense costs of certain third-party claims. - South Dakota Statutes

34A-13-8.4. Defense costs of certain third-party claims. In addition to the amounts set forth in this chapter, the board 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 board 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.