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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 1Pt. 13Ch. 30§ 24501 Third-Party Recovery Authority

§ 24501 Third-Party Recovery Authority

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§ 24501 Third-Party Recovery Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can get money back from others if they caused an injury or loss.
  • •They can work with the State Compensation Insurance Fund or the Attorney General to do this.
  • •This applies to cases where someone else is responsible for paying, like in work injuries or insurance claims.

Example

If you get hurt at work because someone else was careless, like a machine wasn't fixed properly.

The board can try to get money from the person or company who didn't fix the machine to cover your medical bills or lost wages.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 24501 Third-Party Recovery Authority

The board may act on its own or contract with the State Compensation Insurance Fund or Attorney General for recovery on behalf of the plan of any amounts recoverable from third persons under this chapter, Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 3850) of Part 1 of Division 4 of the Labor Code, Section 11662 of the Insurance Code, or otherwise. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 634, Sec. 257. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardState Compensation Insurance FundAttorney Generalrecoverythird persons

Related Statutes

  • § 24502 Board Legal Action Authority
  • § 24503 Claim Settlement Authority
  • § 24504 Subrogation Recovery Distribution
  • § 24505 Benefit Payment Lawsuit Deadline
  • § 24500 Third Party Benefit Recovery

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 24501.
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