42 U.S. Code § 1856m. Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1) Assume any and all liabilityThe term “assume any and all liability” means—

(A) the payment of—

(i)

any judgment, settlement, fine, penalty, or cost assessment (including prevailing party legal fees) associated with the applicable litigation; and

(ii)

any cost incurred in handling the applicable litigation (including legal fees); and

(B)

with respect to a Federal firefighter, arranging for, and paying the costs of, representation in the applicable litigation.

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