Personal Injury & Torts
Jun. 24, 2003
Counsel Can Be Unclear on Rights Of Lienholders Against Third Parties
Focus Column - Tort Law - By Michael M. Pollak - In a bodily injury case, attorneys and health care providers often file liens. When the case settles or a judgment is paid, the defendant's insurer can be confronted with conflicting demands: The lienholder insists that its name be put on the check, but the plaintiff's attorney refuses to agree. All involved parties - lienholders, insurers and counsel - frequently are uncertain of the rights of lienholders against third parties.
Tort Law
By Michael M. Pollak
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