Limitation on Proceedings

(a)The filing of a suit under this Chapter against the government of Guam or against any specific entity thereof shall suspend any proceedings against individual employees alleged to be liable in the same action until such time as the suit against the government of Guam or against any specific entity thereof has been brought to final judgment.

(b)Settlement of a claim before suit, or final judgment in a suit filed under this Chapter shall bar the claimant from any further proceedings against the employee or employees whose acts or omissions gave rise to the claim unless:

(1)the Court finds that the employee was acting outside the scope of his employment; or

(2)the Court certifies that it would have awarded the claimant more but for the limitations of § 6301 of this Chapter.

(c)Satisfaction of a settlement with or of a judgment against an employee of the government shall constitute a forfeiture by COL6/24/2021 CH. 6 GOVERNMENT CLAIMS ACT the claimant of all rights against the government by reason of the same subject matter.