778.03 Complaint to recover forfeited goods. In an action to recover property forfeited by any statute it shall be sufficient to allege in the complaint that the property has been forfeited, specifying the statute, with a demand of judgment for the delivery of the property, or the value thereof and for payment of the penalty assessment imposed by s. 165.87, the jail assessment imposed by s. 302.46 (1), the crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment imposed by s. 165.755, the enforcement assessment imposed under s. 253.06 (4) (c) or (5) (c) and any applicable domestic abuse assessment imposed by s. 973.055 (1).
27,5139
Section 5139
. 778.06 of the statutes is amended to read:
778.06 Action for what sum. When a forfeiture is imposed, not exceeding a specific sum or when it is not less than one sum or more than another, the action may be brought for the highest sum specified and for the penalty assessment imposed by s. 165.87, the jail assessment imposed by s. 302.46 (1), the crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment imposed by s. 165.755, the enforcement assessment imposed under s. 253.06 (4) (c) or (5) (c) and any applicable domestic abuse assessment imposed by s. 973.055 (1); and judgment may be rendered for such sum as the court or jury shall assess or determine to be proportionate to the offense.
27,5140
Section 5140
. 778.10 of the statutes is amended to read:
778.10 Municipal forfeitures, how recovered. All forfeitures imposed by any ordinance or regulation of any county, town, city or village, or of any other domestic corporation may be sued for and recovered, under this chapter, in the name of the county, town, city, village or corporation. It is sufficient to allege in the complaint that the defendant is indebted to the plaintiff in the amount of the forfeiture claimed, specifying the ordinance or regulation that imposes it and of the penalty assessment imposed by s. 165.87, the jail assessment imposed by s. 302.46 (1), the crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment imposed by s. 165.755 and any applicable domestic abuse assessment imposed by s. 973.055 (1). If the ordinance or regulation imposes a penalty or forfeiture for several offenses or delinquencies the complaint shall specify the particular offenses or delinquency for which the action is brought, with a demand for judgment for the amount of the forfeiture, the penalty assessment imposed by s. 165.87, the jail assessment imposed by s. 302.46 (1), the crime laboratories and
drug law enforcement assessment imposed by s. 165.755 and any applicable domestic abuse assessment imposed by s. 973.055 (1). All moneys collected on the judgment shall be paid to the treasurer of the county, town, city, village or corporation, except that all jail assessments shall be paid to the county treasurer.
27,5141
Section 5141
. 778.105 of the statutes is amended to read:
778.105 Disposition of forfeitures. Revenues from forfeitures imposed by any court or any branch thereof for the violation of any municipal or county ordinance shall be paid to the municipality or county. Penalty assessment payments shall be made as provided in s. 165.87. Jail assessment payments shall be made as provided in s. 302.46 (1). Crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment payments shall be paid as provided in s. 165.755. Domestic abuse assessments shall be made as provided in s. 973.055.
27,5142
Section 5142
. 778.13 of the statutes is amended to read:
778.13 Forfeitures collected, to whom paid. All moneys collected in favor of the state for forfeiture, except the portion to be paid to any person who sues with the state, shall be paid by the officer who collects the forfeiture to the treasurer of the county within which the forfeiture was incurred within 20 days after its receipt. In case of any failure in the payment the county treasurer may collect the payment of the officer by action, in the name of the office and upon the official bond of the officer, with interest at the rate of 12% per year from the time when it should have been paid. Penalty assessment payments shall be made as provided in s. 165.87. Jail assessment payments shall be made as provided in s. 302.46 (1). Crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment payments shall be paid as provided in s. 165.755. Domestic abuse assessments shall be made as provided in s. 973.055. Enforcement assessments shall be made as provided in s. 253.06 (4) (c).
27,5143
Section 5143
. 778.18 of the statutes is amended to read:
778.18 Penalty upon municipal judge. If any municipal judge, of his or her own will, dismisses any action brought before the judge under this chapter, unless by order of the district attorney or attorney general or the person joined as plaintiff with the state, or renders a less judgment therein than is prescribed by law, or releases or discharges any such judgment or part thereof without payment or collection, the judge and the judge's sureties shall be liable, in an action upon the judge's bond, for the full amount of the forfeitures imposed by law or of the forfeiture imposed by the judge and for the penalty assessment imposed by s. 165.87, the jail assessment imposed by s. 302.46 (1), the crime laboratories
and drug law enforcement assessment imposed by s. 165.755 and any applicable domestic abuse assessment imposed by s. 973.055 (1), or for an amount equal to the amount in which any such judgment or any part thereof is released or discharged. If any municipal judge gives time or delay to any person against whom any such judgment is rendered by the judge, or takes any bond or security for its future payment, the judge and the judge's sureties shall also be liable for the payment of the judgment upon the judge's bond.
27,5144
Section 5144
. 778.25 (2) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.25 (2) (g) Notice that if the defendant makes a deposit and fails to appear in court at the time fixed in the citation, the failure to appear will be considered tender of a plea of no contest and submission to a forfeiture, penalty assessment and, jail assessment
and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment plus costs, including any applicable fees prescribed in ch. 814, not to exceed the amount of the deposit. The notice shall also state that the court may decide to summon the defendant or, if the defendant is an adult, issue an arrest warrant for the defendant rather than accept the deposit and plea.
27,5145
Section 5145
. 778.25 (2) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.25 (2) (h) Notice that if the defendant makes a deposit and signs the stipulation, the stipulation is treated as a plea of no contest and submission to a forfeiture, penalty assessment and, jail assessment
and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment plus costs, including any applicable fees prescribed in ch. 814, not to exceed the amount of the deposit. The notice shall also state that the court may decide to summon the defendant or, if the defendant is an adult, issue an arrest warrant for the defendant rather than accept the deposit and stipulation, and that the defendant may, at any time prior to or at the time of the court appearance date, move the court for relief from the effect of the stipulation.
27,5146
Section 5146
. 778.25 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.25 (3) If a person is issued a citation under this section the person may deposit the amount of money the issuing officer directs by mailing or delivering the deposit and a copy of the citation to the clerk of court of the county where the violation occurred or the sheriff's office or police headquarters of the officer who issued the citation prior to the court appearance date. The basic amount of the deposit shall be determined under a deposit schedule established by the judicial conference. The judicial conference shall annually review and revise the schedule. In addition to the basic amount determined by the schedule the deposit shall include costs, including any applicable fees prescribed in ch. 814, penalty assessment and, jail assessment and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment.
27,5147
Section 5147
. 778.25 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.25 (4) A person may make a stipulation of no contest by submitting a deposit and a stipulation in the manner provided by sub. (3) prior to the court appearance date. The signed stipulation is a plea of no contest and submission to a forfeiture plus costs and a penalty assessment and, jail assessment and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment not exceeding the amount of the deposit.
27,5148
Section 5148
. 778.25 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.25 (5) Except as provided by sub. (6) a person receiving a deposit shall prepare a receipt in triplicate showing the purpose for which the deposit is made, stating that the defendant may inquire at the office of the clerk of court regarding the disposition of the deposit, and notifying the defendant that if he or she fails to appear in court at the time fixed in the citation he or she will be deemed to have tendered a plea of no contest and submitted to a forfeiture, penalty assessment and, jail assessment and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment plus costs, including any applicable fees prescribed in ch. 814, not to exceed the amount of the deposit which the court may accept. The original of the receipt shall be delivered to the defendant in person or by mail. If the defendant pays by check, the check is the receipt.
27,5149
Section 5149
. 778.25 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.25 (6) The person receiving a deposit and stipulation of no contest shall prepare a receipt in triplicate showing the purpose for which the deposit is made, stating that the defendant may inquire at the office of the clerk of court regarding the disposition of the deposit, and notifying the defendant that if the stipulation of no contest is accepted by the court the defendant will be considered to have submitted to a forfeiture, penalty assessment and, jail assessment and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment plus costs, including any applicable fees prescribed in ch. 814, not to exceed the amount of the deposit. Delivery of the receipt shall be made in the same manner as in sub. (5).
27,5150
Section 5150
. 778.25 (8) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.25 (8) (b) If the defendant has made a deposit, the citation may serve as the initial pleading and the defendant shall be considered to have tendered a plea of no contest and submitted to a forfeiture, penalty assessment and, jail assessment and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment plus costs, including any applicable fees prescribed in ch. 814, not exceeding the amount of the deposit. The court may either accept the plea of no contest and enter judgment accordingly, or reject the plea and issue a summons or arrest warrant, except if the defendant is a minor the court shall proceed under s. 938.28. Chapter 938 governs taking and holding a minor in custody. If the court accepts the plea of no contest, the defendant may move within 90 days after the date set for appearance to withdraw the plea of no contest, open the judgment and enter a plea of not guilty if the defendant shows to the satisfaction of the court that failure to appear was due to mistake, inadvertence, surprise or excusable neglect. If a party is relieved from the plea of no contest, the court or judge may order a written complaint or petition to be filed. If on reopening the defendant is found not guilty, the court shall delete the record of conviction and shall order the defendant's deposit returned.
27,5151
Section 5151
. 778.25 (8) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.25 (8) (c) If the defendant has made a deposit and stipulation of no contest, the citation serves as the initial pleading and the defendant shall be considered to have tendered a plea of no contest and submitted to a forfeiture, penalty assessment and, jail assessment and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment plus costs, including any applicable fees prescribed in ch. 814, not exceeding the amount of the deposit. The court may either accept the plea of no contest and enter judgment accordingly, or reject the plea and issue a summons or arrest warrant, except if the defendant is a minor the court shall proceed under s. 938.28. Chapter 938 governs taking and holding a minor in custody. After signing a stipulation of no contest, the defendant may, at any time prior to or at the time of the court appearance date, move the court for relief from the effect of the stipulation. The court may act on the motion, with or without notice, for cause shown by affidavit and upon just terms, and relieve the defendant from the stipulation and the effects of the stipulation.
27,5152
Section 5152
. 778.25 (10) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.25 (10) An officer collecting moneys for a forfeiture, penalty assessment, jail assessment, crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment and costs under this section shall pay the same to the appropriate municipal or county treasurer within 20 days after its receipt by the officer, except that all jail assessments shall be paid to the county treasurer. If the officer fails to make timely payment, the municipal or county treasurer may collect the payment from the officer by an action in the treasurer's name of office and upon the official bond of the officer, with interest at the rate of 12% per year from the time when it should have been paid.
27,5153
Section 5153
. 778.26 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.26 (2) (e) The maximum forfeiture, penalty assessment and, jail assessment
and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment for which the defendant is liable.
27,5154
Section 5154
. 778.26 (2) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.26 (2) (g) Notice that if the defendant makes a deposit and fails to appear in court at the time specified in the citation, the failure to appear will be considered tender of a plea of no contest and submission to a forfeiture, penalty assessment and, jail assessment and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment plus costs not to exceed the amount of the deposit. The notice shall also state that the court, instead of accepting the deposit and plea, may decide to summon the defendant or may issue an arrest warrant for the defendant upon failure to respond to a summons.
27,5155
Section 5155
. 778.26 (2) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.26 (2) (h) Notice that if the defendant makes a deposit and signs the stipulation, the stipulation will be treated as a plea of no contest and submission to a forfeiture, penalty assessment and, jail assessment and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment plus costs not to exceed the amount of the deposit. The notice shall also state that the court, instead of accepting the deposit and stipulation, may decide to summon the defendant or issue an arrest warrant for the defendant upon failure to respond to a summons, and that the defendant may, at any time prior to or at the time of the court appearance date, move the court for relief from the effect of the stipulation.
27,5156
Section 5156
. 778.26 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.26 (3) A defendant issued a citation under this section may deposit the amount of money the issuing officer directs by mailing or delivering the deposit and a copy of the citation prior to the court appearance date to the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the violation occurred or to the sheriff's office or police headquarters of the officer who issued the citation. The basic amount of the deposit shall be determined under a deposit schedule established by the judicial conference. The judicial conference shall annually review and revise the schedule. In addition to the basic amount determined by the schedule the deposit shall include the penalty assessment, jail assessment, crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment and costs.
27,5157
Section 5157
. 778.26 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.26 (4) A defendant may make a stipulation of no contest by submitting a deposit and a stipulation in the manner provided by sub. (3) prior to the court appearance date. The signed stipulation is a plea of no contest and submission to a forfeiture plus the penalty assessment, jail assessment, crime laboratories
and drug law enforcement assessment and costs not to exceed the amount of the deposit.
27,5158
Section 5158
. 778.26 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.26 (5) Except as provided by sub. (6), a person receiving a deposit shall prepare a receipt in triplicate showing the purpose for which the deposit is made, stating that the defendant may inquire at the office of the clerk of the circuit court regarding the disposition of the deposit, and notifying the defendant that if he or she fails to appear in court at the time specified in the citation he or she shall be considered to have tendered a plea of no contest and submitted to a forfeiture, penalty assessment and, jail assessment and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment plus costs not to exceed the amount of the deposit and that the court may accept the plea. The original of the receipt shall be delivered to the defendant in person or by mail. If the defendant pays by check, the canceled check is the receipt.
27,5159
Section 5159
. 778.26 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.26 (6) The person receiving a deposit and stipulation of no contest shall prepare a receipt in triplicate showing the purpose for which the deposit is made, stating that the defendant may inquire at the office of the clerk of the circuit court regarding the disposition of the deposit, and notifying the defendant that if the stipulation of no contest is accepted by the court the defendant will be considered to have submitted to a forfeiture, penalty assessment and, jail assessment
and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment plus costs not to exceed the amount of the deposit. Delivery of the receipt shall be made in the same manner as provided in sub. (5).
27,5160
Section 5160
. 778.26 (7) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.26 (7) (b) If the defendant has made a deposit, the citation may serve as the initial pleading and the defendant shall be considered to have tendered a plea of no contest and submitted to a forfeiture, penalty assessment and, jail assessment and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment plus costs not to exceed the amount of the deposit. The court may either accept the plea of no contest and enter judgment accordingly, or reject the plea and issue a summons. If the defendant fails to appear in response to the summons, the court shall issue an arrest warrant. If the court accepts the plea of no contest, the defendant may, within 90 days after the date set for appearance, move to withdraw the plea of no contest, open the judgment and enter a plea of not guilty if the defendant shows to the satisfaction of the court that failure to appear was due to mistake, inadvertence, surprise or excusable neglect. If a defendant is relieved from the plea of no contest, the court may order a written complaint or petition to be filed. If on reopening the defendant is found not guilty, the court shall delete the record of conviction and shall order the defendant's deposit returned.
27,5161
Section 5161
. 778.26 (7) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.26 (7) (c) If the defendant has made a deposit and stipulation of no contest, the citation serves as the initial pleading and the defendant shall be considered to have tendered a plea of no contest and submitted to a forfeiture, penalty assessment and, jail assessment and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment plus costs not to exceed the amount of the deposit. The court may either accept the plea of no contest and enter judgment accordingly, or reject the plea and issue a summons or an arrest warrant. After signing a stipulation of no contest, the defendant may, at any time prior to or at the time of the court appearance date, move the court for relief from the effect of the stipulation. The court may act on the motion, with or without notice, for cause shown by affidavit and upon just terms, and relieve the defendant from the stipulation and the effects of the stipulation.
27,5162
Section 5162
. 778.26 (9) of the statutes is amended to read:
778.26 (9) An officer who collects a forfeiture, penalty assessment, jail assessment and crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment and costs under this section shall pay the money to the county treasurer within 20 days after its receipt. If the officer fails to make timely payment, the county treasurer may collect the payment from the officer by an action in the treasurer's name of office and upon the official bond of the officer, with interest at the rate of 12% per year from the time when it should have been paid.
27,5163
Section 5163
. 779.01 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
779.01 (4) Priority of construction lien. The lien provided in sub. (3) shall be prior to any lien which originates subsequent to the visible commencement in place of the work of improvement, except as otherwise provided by ss. 215.21 (4) (a), 292.31 (8) (i), 144.77 292.41 (6) (d), 292.81 and 706.11 (1). When new construction is the principal improvement involved, commencement is deemed to occur no earlier than the beginning of substantial excavation for the foundations, footings or base of the new construction, except where the new construction is to be added to a substantial existing structure, in which case the commencement is the time of the beginning of substantial excavation or the time of the beginning of substantial preparation of the existing structure to receive the added new construction, whichever is earlier. The lien also shall be prior to any unrecorded mortgage given prior to the commencement of the work of improvement, if the lien claimant has no actual notice of the mortgage before the commencement. Lien claimants who perform work or procure its performance or furnish any labor or materials or plans or specifications for an improvement prior to the visible commencement of the work of improvement shall have lien rights, but shall have only the priority accorded to other lien claimants.
27,5163e
Section 5163e. 779.14 (1m) (b) 1. of the statutes is renumbered 779.14 (1m) (b) 1. (intro.) and amended to read:
779.14 (1m) (b) 1. (intro.) A contract under par. (a) shall in excess of $10,000 may not be made unless the prime contractor gives a bond issued by a surety company licensed to do business in this state and unless the prime contractor agrees, to the extent practicable, to maintain a list of all subcontractors and suppliers performing labor or furnishing materials under the contract. The department of natural resources for contracts under s. 23.41, the department of administration for other state contracts, and the public board or body authorized to enter into such contracts for all other contracts under par. (a), may waive the requirement that contractors furnish bonds if all of the following conditions are met:
27,5163m
Section 5163m. 779.14 (1m) (b) 1. a.
to c. of the statutes are created to read:
779.14 (1m) (b) 1. a.
The contract is not in excess of $25,000.
b. The contract meets the written standards for a waiver established by the department, board or body authorized to waive the requirement.
c. The department, board or body authorized to waive the requirement guarantees payment to any subcontractor on the project covered by the contract or those who have claims for labor on the project covered by the contract.
27,5163s
Section 5163s. 779.14 (1m) (b) 1m. of the statutes is created to read:
779.14 (1m) (b) 1m. The bonding requirement under subd. 1. does not apply to a contract for the direct purchase of materials by the state or by a local unit of government.
27,5164
Section 5164
. 779.35 of the statutes is amended to read:
779.35 Mining liens. Any person who shall perform any labor or services for any person or corporation engaged in or organized for the purpose of mining, smelting or manufacturing iron, copper, silver or other ores or minerals, and any bona fide holder of any draft, time check or order for the payment of money due for any such labor, issued or drawn by any such person or corporation, shall have a lien for the wages due for the amount due on such draft, check or order upon all the personal property connected with such mining, smelting or manufacturing industry belonging to such person or corporation, including the ores or products of such mine or manufactory, together with the machinery and other personal property used in the operation of such mine or manufactory and all the interest of such person or corporation in any real estate belonging thereto and connected with such business, which said lien shall take precedence of all other debts, judgments, decrees, liens or mortgages against such person or corporation, except liens accruing for taxes, fines or penalties and liens under ss. 292.31 (8) (i), 292.41 (6) (d) and 292.81, subject to the exceptions and limitations hereinafter set forth.
27,5165
Section 5165
. 779.40 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
779.40 (1) Any person who shall perform any labor for an employer not the owner of the real estate, engaged in quarrying, crushing, cutting or otherwise preparing stone for use or for manufacturing lime and any bona fide holder of any draft, time check or order for the payment of money due for any such labor issued by such employer, shall have a lien for wages owed and for the amount due on such draft, check or order upon the personal property connected with such industry owned by such employer, including interest in the product of such quarry or factory and machinery and other personal property used in the operation of such quarry or factory, and all interest in any lease of the real estate connected with such business, which lien shall take precedence of all other debts, judgments, decrees, liens or mortgages against such employer, except taxes, fines or penalties and mortgages or judgments recorded or entered before such labor is performed and except liens under ss. 292.31 (8) (i), 144.77 292.41 (6) (d) and 292.81.
27,5165c
Section 5165c. Subchapter IX (title) of chapter 779 [precedes 779.80] of the statutes is amended to read:
CHAPTER 779
SUBCHAPTER IX
HOSPITAL Health care
provider LIENS
27,5165e
Section 5165e. 779.80 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
779.80 (title) Hospital Health care provider liens.
27,5165g
Section 5165g. 779.80 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 779.80 (1m) and amended to read:
779.80 (1m) Every corporation, association or other organization operating as a charitable institution and maintaining a hospital in this state shall have health care provider has a lien for services rendered, by way of treatment, care or maintenance, to any person who has sustained personal injuries as a result of the negligence, wrongful act or any tort of any other person.
27,5165i
Section 5165i. 779.80 (1b) of the statutes is created to read:
779.80 (1b) In this section, “health care provider" means all of the following:
(a) A corporation, association or other organization operating as a charitable institution and maintaining a hospital in this state.
(b) A chiropractor licensed under ch. 446.
27,5165k
Section 5165k. 779.80 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
779.80 (2) Such lien shall attach to any and The lien under this section attaches to all rights of action, suits, claims, demands and upon any judgment, award or deter
mination, and upon the proceeds of any settlement which such the injured person
, or legal representatives might have against any such other person for damages on account of such the injuries, for the amount of the reasonable and necessary charges of such hospital the health care provider.
27,5165m
Section 5165m. 779.80 (3) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 779.80 (3) (ae) and amended to read:
779.80 (3) (ae) No such lien shall be A lien under this section is not effective unless the health care provider files a written notice containing under this paragraph. The notice shall contain the name and address of the injured person, the date and location of the event causing such the injuries, the name and location address of the hospital health care provider, and if ascertainable by reasonable diligence, the names and addresses of the persons alleged to be liable for damages sustained by such
the injured person,. The notice shall be filed in the office of the clerk of circuit court in the county in which such
the injuries have occurred, or in the county in which such hospital the health care provider is located, or in the county in which suit for recovery of such damages is pending,
. The notice shall be filed prior to the payment of any moneys to such the injured person or legal representatives, but in no event later than 60 days after discharge of such injured person from the hospital the date that the health care provider last provided services to the injured person for the injuries.
27,5165o
Section 5165o. 779.80 (3) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 779.80 (3) (am) and amended to read:
779.80 (3) (am) The clerk of circuit court shall enter all hospital liens created under this section in the judgment and lien docket, including the name of the injured person, the date of the event causing the injury and the name of the hospital or other institution health care provider making the claim. The clerk of circuit court shall receive the fee prescribed in s. 814.61 (5) for entering each lien.
27,5165q
Section 5165q. 779.80 (3) (b) and (c) of the statutes are amended to read:
779.80 (3) (b) Within 10 days after filing of the notice of lien under par. (ae), the hospital health care provider shall send by certified mail or registered mail or serve personally a copy of such the notice with the date of filing thereof to or upon the injured person and the person alleged to be liable for damages sustained by such
the injured person, if ascertained by reasonable diligence. If such hospital the health care provider fails to give notice if the name and address of the person injured or the person allegedly liable for the injury are known or should be known, the lien shall be is void.
(c) The hospital health care provider shall also serve a copy of such the notice
under par. (ae), as provided in par. (b), to any insurer which that has insured such the person alleged to be liable for the injury against such liability, if the name and address may be ascertained by reasonable diligence.
27,5165s
Section 5165s. 779.80 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
779.80 (4) After filing and service of the notice of lien, no release of any judgment, claim or demand by the injured person shall be is valid as against such the lien under this section, and the person making any payment to such the injured person or legal representatives as compensation for the injuries sustained shall, for a period of one year from after the date of such the payment, remain liable to the hospital health care provider for the amount of such the lien.
27,5165u
Section 5165u. 779.80 (5) of the statutes is amended to read:
779.80 (5) Such lien shall
The lien under this section does not in any way prejudice or interfere with any lien or contract which that may be made by such the injured person or legal representatives with any attorney or attorneys for legal services rendered with respect to the claim of the injured person or legal representatives against the person alleged to be liable for such the injury. Said lien shall also be subservient to actual Actual taxable court costs, and actual disbursements made by the attorney in prosecuting the court action have priority over the lien under this section.
27,5165x
Section 5165x. 779.80 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
779.80 (6) No hospital is
A health care provider is not entitled to any lien under this section if the person injured is eligible for compensation under ch. 102 or any other worker's compensation act.
