Validity of lien; release or settlement of claim; satisfaction of
judgment; jurisdiction
Sec. 6. (a) A lien perfected under section 4 of this chapter is valid
unless the lienholder executes a release of the lien under section 7 of
this chapter.
(b) The release or settlement of a claim with a patient by a person
claimed to be liable for the damages incurred by the patient:
(1) after a lien has been perfected under section 4 of this
chapter; and
(2) without obtaining a release of the lien;
entitles the lienholder to damages for the reasonable cost of the
services provided.
(c) Satisfaction of a judgment rendered in favor of the lienholder
under subsection (b) is satisfaction of the lien.
(d) An action by the lienholder shall be brought in the court
having jurisdiction of the amount of the lienholder's claim and may
be brought and maintained in the county of residence of the
lienholder.
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.18.
Last modified: May 24, 2006