Ind. Code § 12-15-8-6

Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 12-15-8-6 - Actions on behalf of injured, ill, or diseased person and to perfect lien; conditions
(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;
(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.

IC 12-15-8-6

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.