CODE OF VIRGINIA RELEASE OF FURTHER CLAIMS (ยง 8.01-195.8) Notwithstanding any provision of this article, the liability for any claim or judgment cognizable under this article shall be conditioned upon the execution by the claimant of a release of all claims against the Commonwealth, its political subdivisions, agencies, and instrumentalities or against the transportation district, and against any officer or employee of the Commonwealth or the transportation district in connection with, or arising out of, the occurrence complained of. HISTORY: 1981, c. 449; 1986, c. 584; 1991, c. 23.