Massachusetts § 70C - Settlement disregarding hospital lien; effect; limitation of action
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 70C — Settlement disregarding hospital lien; effect; limitation of action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70C. Settlement disregarding hospital lien; effect; limitation of action
Section 70C. Any person who pays over any money upon which there is a lien as provided in section seventy A of which he has received notice as provided in section seventy B to any such injured person, his attorney or his heirs or legal representatives shall be liable to the person or the city or town having such lien for the amount thereof, not exceeding, however, said net amount paid to such injured person, his heirs or legal representatives. Any action under this section shall be commenced within one year after the date of such payment.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 70C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 70C cover?
Section 70C ("Settlement disregarding hospital lien; effect; limitation of action") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 70C?
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