Kentucky Revised Statutes

Ky. Rev. Stat. § 304.36-040 (2026)

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This subtitle shall be construed to effect the purpose under KRS 304.36-020 which shall constitute an aid and guide to interpretation. Effective: July 15, 1998 History: Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 99, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1998. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 137, sec. 4, effective June 16, 1972.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 1995–2008 · leading case: Kentucky Ins. Guar. Ass'n v. Jeffers Ex Rel. Jeffers, 13 S.W.3d 606 (Ky. 2000).

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Kentucky Ins. Guar. Ass'n v. Jeffers Ex Rel. Jeffers, 13 S.W.3d 606 (Ky. 2000). · cites it 4× “Further, KRS 304.36-040, as amended, states: "This subtitle shall be construed to effect the purpose under KRS 304.”

Hardin Cnty. v. Wilkerson, 255 S.W.3d 923 (Ky. 2008). · cites it 2× “" KRS 304.36-040. But this general purpose of the KIGA Act cannot trump the specific purpose of the stay provision, which is "to permit proper defense by the association of all pending causes of action.”

Stone v. Kentucky Ins. Guar. Ass'n, 908 S.W.2d 675 (Ky. Ct. App. 1995). “” KRS 304.36-040. Disallowing the assessment of post-judgment interest against KIGA would not further the policies embodied in the Act.”

Benson's Inc. v. Fields, 941 S.W.2d 473 (Ky. 1997). “See KRS 304.36-040. The employer and the Special Fund are in the position of co-defendants in workers’ compensation cases, with each having primary liability to the injured worker.”

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