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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A plaintiff's settlement and release of one defendant in an action under the Minor Alcoholic Liquor Liability Act does not bar claims against any other defendant.
(2) The amount paid to a plaintiff in consideration for the settlement and release of a defendant in an action under the act shall be offset against all other subsequent judgments awarded to the plaintiff.
(3) The retailer, licensee, social host, person procuring alcoholic liquor for a minor, and minor who are defendants in an action brought under the act are jointly and severally liable in such action as provided in section 25-21,185.10 for those who act in concert to cause harm.
(4) In an action based on the act, the retailer, licensee, social host, person procuring alcoholic liquor for a minor, and minor shall have a right of contribution and not a right of subrogation from one another.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 53. Liquors § 53-409. Effect of settlement and release; offset; joint and several liability; right of contribution - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ne/chapter-53-liquors/ne-rev-st-sect-53-409/
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