The fact that any person has initiated or supported a proceeding before the Commission or has remedied or attempted to remedy the condition of any well under the authority of this act shall not be construed as an admission of liability or received in evidence against such person in any action or proceeding wherein responsibility for or damages from surface or subsurface pollution, or injury to any freshwater or oil- or gas-bearing formation is or may become an issue, nor shall such fact be construed as releasing or discharging any action, cause of action, or claim against such person existing in favor of any third person for damages to property resulting from surface or subsurface pollution, or injury to any freshwater or oil- or gas-bearing formation.