In a tort case, evidence of (1) a settlement with or the giving of a release or covenant not to sue to or, (2) furnishing or offering or promising to furnish or accepting or offering or promising to accept, a valuable consideration in compromising a disputed claim with one or more persons liable in tort for the same injury to person or property or for the same wrongful death shall not be introduced in evidence in a subsequent trial of an action against any other tortfeasor to recover damages for the injury or wrongful death. Upon the return of a verdict, the court shall inquire of the attorneys for the parties the amount of the consideration paid for any settlement, release or covenant not to sue, and shall reduce the verdict by that amount.
In any other case, evidence of (1) fur