Sec. 6. (a) The office may, on behalf of an injured, an ill, or a diseased person and to perfect a lien provided by this chapter, initiate and prosecute an action or a proceeding against a:

(1) person;

Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-15-8-6

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
(2) firm;

(3) corporation; or

(4) limited liability company;

who may be liable to the injured, ill, or diseased person.

     (b) The office may initiate an action or a proceeding under subsection (a) only if the following occurs:

(1) The injured, ill, or diseased person has not initiated legal proceedings against the person, firm, limited liability company, or corporation alleged to be liable.

(2) The time remaining under the statute of limitations for the action or proceeding is not more than six (6) months.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-1-7-24.6(e).]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.183.

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