Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14124.78 · Article 3.5. Third Party Liability
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14124.78
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in no event shall the director recover more than the beneficiary recovers after deducting, from the settlement judgment, or award, attorney’s fees and litigation costs paid for by the beneficiary. If the director’s recovery is determined under this section, the reductions in subdivision (d) of Section 14124.72 shall not apply.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 188, Sec. 72. Effective August 24, 2007.
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