California Welfare and Institutions Code 14124.785 – The director’s recovery is limited to the amount derived from …
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The director’s recovery is limited to the amount derived from applying Section 14124.72, 14124.76, or 14124.78, whichever is less, to the total settlement, judgment, or award amount upon resolution of all actions or claims associated with the injury with regard to each and every defendant. All statutes of limitations related to the recovery of the director’s lien are tolled until the director receives notification of the resolution of all actions or claims associated with the injury with regard to each and every defendant.
(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 52, Sec. 35. (SB 97) Effective July 10, 2017.)
Terms Used In California Welfare and Institutions Code 14124.785
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.