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CA AB2491

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Adams

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Origin

State Assembly

2009-2010 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 3041 to California Civil Code establishing an implied lien for medical care providers on damages recovered by an injured party through judgment, settlement, or compromise.

  • The implied lien covers reasonable charges for medical care or services provided to the injured party, but only applies when the injured party's attorney submits a settlement claim to an insurance company on the injured party's behalf.

  • The implied lien applies solely to the attorney and does not create any obligation or claim against the insurance company.

  • Requires a majority vote to pass; no appropriation or fiscal impact on state or local programs.

Legislative Description

Medical liens.

Last Action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

5/4/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2010

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