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MI Comp L § 600.2912c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-29 - Chapter 29 Provisions Concerning Specific Actions (600.2901...600.2979)|Section 600.2912c - Action Alleging Medical Malpractice; Filing Affidavit Certifying Noninvolvement; Dismissal of Claim; Reinstatement of Party; Discovery.

600.2912c Action alleging medical malpractice; filing affidavit certifying noninvolvement; dismissal of claim; reinstatement of party; discovery. Sec. 2912c.  (1) In an action alleging medical malpractice, a party named as a defendant in the action may, instead of answering or otherwise pleading, file with the court an affidavit certifying that he or she was not involved, either directly or indirectly, in the occurrence alleged in the action. Unless the affidavit is opposed pursuant to subsection (2), the court shall order the dismissal of the claim, without prejudice, against the affiant.  (2) Any party to the action may oppose the dismissal or move to vacate an order of dismissal and reinstate the party who filed the affidavit if it can be shown that the party filing the affidavit was involved in the occurrence alleged in the action. Reinstatement of a party to the action under this subdivision shall not be barred by any statute of limitations defense that was not valid at the time the action was originally commenced against the affiant. The opposing party may obtain discovery regarding the involvement or noninvolvement of the party filing the affidavit. The discovery shall be completed within 90 days after the date the affidavit is filed. History: Add. 1986, Act 178, Eff. Oct. 1, 1986 Compiler's Notes: Section 3 of Act 178 of 1986 provides:“(1) Sections 2925b, 5805, 5838, and 5851 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended by this amendatory act, shall not apply to causes of action arising before October 1, 1986.“(2) Sections 1483, 5838a, and 6304 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as added by this amendatory act, shall apply to causes of action arising on or after October 1, 1986.“(3) Sections 1629, 1653, 2169, 2591, 2912c, 2912d, 2912e, 6098, 6301, 6303, 6305, 6306, 6307, 6309, and 6311 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as added by this amendatory act, shall apply to cases filed on or after October 1, 1986.“(4) Sections 1651 and 6013 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended by this amendatory act, shall not apply to cases filed before October 1, 1986.“(5) Chapter 49 of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as added by this amendatory act, shall apply to cases filed on or after January 1, 1987.“(6) Chapter 49a of Act No. 236 of the Public Acts of 1961, as added by this amendatory act, shall apply to cases filed in judicial circuits which are comprised of more than 1 county on or after July 1, 1990 and shall apply to cases filed in judicial circuits which are comprised of 1 county on or after October 1, 1988.”
MI Comp L § 600.2912f (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-29 - Chapter 29 Provisions Concerning Specific Actions (600.2901...600.2979)|Section 600.2912f - Waiver of Privilege; Permissible Communication; Disclosure Not as Violation of Law.

600.2912f Waiver of privilege; permissible communication; disclosure not as violation of law. Sec. 2912f.  (1) A person who has given notice under section 2912b or who has commenced an action alleging medical malpractice waives for purposes of that claim or action the privilege created by section 2157 and any other similar privilege created by law with respect to a person or entity who was involved in the acts, transactions, events, or occurrences that are the basis for the claim or action or who provided care or treatment to the claimant or plaintiff in the claim or action for that condition or a condition related to the claim or action either before or after those acts, transactions, events, or occurrences, whether or not the person is a party to the claim or action.  (2) Pursuant to subsection (1), a person or entity who has received notice under section 2912b or who has been named as a defendant in an action alleging medical malpractice or that person's or entity's attorney or authorized representative may communicate with a person specified in section 5838a in order to obtain all information relevant to the subject matter of the claim or action and to prepare the person's or entity's defense to the claim or action.  (3) A person who discloses information under subsection (2) to a person or entity who has received notice under section 2912b or to a person or entity who has been named as a defendant in an action alleging medical malpractice or to the person's or entity's attorney or authorized representative does not violate section 2157 or any other similar duty or obligation created by law and owed to the claimant or plaintiff. History: Add. 1993, Act 78, Eff. Apr. 1, 1994
MI Comp L § 600.2912h (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-29 - Chapter 29 Provisions Concerning Specific Actions (600.2901...600.2979)|Section 600.2912h - Settlement Agreement.

600.2912h Settlement agreement. Sec. 2912h.  (1) If the plaintiff in an action alleging medical malpractice enters into a settlement agreement with a defendant concerning the action, whether or not the settlement agreement was entered into under court supervision, and the defendant is licensed or registered under article 15 of the public health code, Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, being sections 333.16101 to 333.18838 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the plaintiff's attorney and the defendant's attorney or, if the plaintiff and the defendant are not represented by attorneys, the plaintiff and the defendant shall jointly file a complete written copy of the settlement agreement with the bureau within the department of commerce responsible for health occupations licensure, registration, and discipline, within 30 days after entering into the settlement agreement.  (2) Information filed with the department of commerce under subsection (1) is confidential except for use by the department of commerce in an investigation and is not subject to disclosure under the freedom of information act, Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: Add. 1993, Act 78, Eff. Apr. 1, 1994
MI Comp L § 600.2913 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-29 - Chapter 29 Provisions Concerning Specific Actions (600.2901...600.2979)|Section 600.2913 - Minor Maliciously or Wilfully Destroying Property or Causing Bodily Harm or Injury to Person; Recovery of Damages From Parents.

600.2913 Minor maliciously or wilfully destroying property or causing bodily harm or injury to person; recovery of damages from parents. Sec. 2913.  A municipal corporation, county, township, village, school district, department of the state, person, partnership, corporation, association, or an incorporated or unincorporated religious organization may recover damages in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 in a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against the parents or parent of an unemancipated minor, living with his or her parents or parent, who has maliciously or wilfully destroyed real, personal, or mixed property which belongs to the municipal corporation, county, township, village, school district, department of the state, person, partnership, corporation, association, or religious organization incorporated or unincorporated or who has maliciously or wilfully caused bodily harm or injury to a person. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1962, Act 23, Eff. Mar. 28, 1963 ;-- Am. 1967, Act 184, Eff. July 1, 1968 ;-- Am. 1972, Act 87, Imd. Eff. Mar. 20, 1972 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 577, Imd. Eff. Jan. 2, 1979
MI Comp L § 600.2915 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-29 - Chapter 29 Provisions Concerning Specific Actions (600.2901...600.2979)|Section 600.2915 - Actions for Taxes Due Other States; Reciprocity.

600.2915 Actions for taxes due other states; reciprocity. Sec. 2915.  Any state of the United States of America or any political subdivision of any state of the United States has the right to sue in the courts of Michigan to recover any tax which may be owing it, whether or not the tax has been reduced to judgment, when the like right is accorded to the state of Michigan and its political subdivisions by that state, whether the right is granted by statutory authority or as a matter of comity. The attorney general and the appropriate legal officers of the political subdivisions of this state are empowered to bring actions in the courts of other states to collect taxes legally due this state or its political subdivisions. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.2916 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-29 - Chapter 29 Provisions Concerning Specific Actions (600.2901...600.2979)|Section 600.2916 - Lethal Gases for Fumigation; Liability; Damages; Means of Ingress; Locking; Posting; Permission to Enter; Notice; Violation as Felony; Penalty.

600.2916 Lethal gases for fumigation; liability; damages; means of ingress; locking; posting; permission to enter; notice; violation as felony; penalty. Sec. 2916.  (1) Any person who uses any substance which, by itself or in combination with any other substance, emits or liberates a gas, fume or vapor, which gas, fume, vapor or substances when liberated and used for the destruction or control of insects, termites, vermin, rodents, or other structural pests, is lethal, poisonous, noxious or dangerous to human life, in violation of the provisions of this section, is liable to any person or persons injured or killed for damages to be recovered in an action by such person or the estate of such person. The amount of damages shall be determined by a jury as in other cases, or by the court in case a jury is waived by the parties.  (2) Any person who uses any of the substances outlined in (1) of this section shall lock all means of ingress to the building or structure in which such substance has been used for a period of not less than 12 hours, and shall post such means of ingress with a visible warning notice stating that poisonous substances have been used and no entrance in the building shall be made without the written permission of the county sheriff or of the police or fire authorities of the city, village or township in which the building is situated for at least 48 hours from the time of using such poisonous substances.  (3) Any person using any substance outlined in (1) of this section shall notify the county sheriff or the police and fire authorities of the city, village or township in which the building or structure is situated that such substance has been used in the building, that the proper warning notices have been placed at all means of ingress in the building or structure, and that entrance into the building or structure is dangerous to human life for at least 48 hours, and such person is responsible for inspection of such building or structure at the end of the 48-hour period to determine the suitability for human habitation.  (4) Any person who violates the provisions of this section, in addition to civil liability for damages, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in the laws of this state. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.2917 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-29 - Chapter 29 Provisions Concerning Specific Actions (600.2901...600.2979)|Section 600.2917 - Liability of Library, Merchant, Agent, or Independent Contractor for Conduct Involving Person Suspected of Larceny of Goods or Library Materials, or of Violating MCL 750.356c or MCL 750.356d; Definitions.

600.2917 Liability of library, merchant, agent, or independent contractor for conduct involving person suspected of larceny of goods or library materials, or of violating MCL 750.356c or MCL 750.356d; definitions. Sec. 2917.  (1) In a civil action against a library or merchant, an agent of the library or merchant, or an independent contractor providing security for the library or merchant for false imprisonment, unlawful arrest, assault, battery, libel, or slander, if the claim arises out of conduct involving a person suspected of removing or of attempting to remove, without right or permission, goods held for sale in a store from the store or library materials from a library, or of violating section 356c or 356d of the Michigan penal code, Act No. 328 of the Public Acts of 1931, being sections 750.356c and 750.356d of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and if the merchant, library, agent, or independent contractor had probable cause for believing and did believe that the plaintiff had committed or aided or abetted in the larceny of goods held for sale in the store, or of library materials, or in the violation of section 356c or 356d of Act No. 328 of the Public Acts of 1931, damages for or resulting from mental anguish or punitive, exemplary, or aggravated damages shall not be allowed a plaintiff, unless it is proved that the merchant, library, agent, or independent contractor used unreasonable force, detained the plaintiff an unreasonable length of time, acted with unreasonable disregard of the plaintiff's rights or sensibilities, or acted with intent to injure the plaintiff.  (2) As used in this section:  (a) "Library" includes a public library; a library of an educational, historical, or eleemosynary institution or organization; a museum; an archive; and a repository of public records or historical records, or both.  (b) "Library material" includes a plate; picture; photograph; engraving; painting; drawing; map; newspaper; book; magazine; pamphlet; broadside; manuscript; document; letter; public record; microfilm; sound recording; audiovisual material; magnetic or other tape; optical storage disc or other recording medium; electronic data processing record; artifact; and other documentary, written, or printed material. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1983, Act 223, Imd. Eff. Nov. 28, 1983 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 50, Eff. June 1, 1988 ;-- Am. 1992, Act 192, Imd. Eff. Oct. 5, 1992
MI Comp L § 600.2917a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-29 - Chapter 29 Provisions Concerning Specific Actions (600.2901...600.2979)|Section 600.2917a - Detention of Individual Believed by Owner or Lessee of Theatrical Facility to Have Violated MCL 750.465a.

600.2917a Detention of individual believed by owner or lessee of theatrical facility to have violated MCL 750.465a.Sec. 2917a.  The owner or lessee of a theatrical facility where a motion picture is being exhibited or the authorized agent or employee of the owner or lessee who alerts a law enforcement agency of an alleged violation of section 465a of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.465a, and who takes measures, while awaiting the arrival of law enforcement authorities, to detain an individual who the owner, lessee, agent, or employee has probable cause to believe committed the violation is not liable in a civil action arising out of the measures taken unless the plaintiff shows that 1 or both of the following apply:  (a) The measures taken were unreasonable.  (b) The period of detention was unreasonably long. History: Add. 2004, Act 451, Eff. Mar. 28, 2005
MI Comp L § 600.2919a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-29 - Chapter 29 Provisions Concerning Specific Actions (600.2901...600.2979)|Section 600.2919a - Recovery of Damages, Costs, and Attorney's Fees by Person Damaged; Remedy Cumulative.

600.2919a Recovery of damages, costs, and attorney's fees by person damaged; remedy cumulative.Sec. 2919a.  (1) A person damaged as a result of either or both of the following may recover 3 times the amount of actual damages sustained, plus costs and reasonable attorney fees:  (a) Another person's stealing or embezzling property or converting property to the other person's own use.  (b) Another person's buying, receiving, possessing, concealing, or aiding in the concealment of stolen, embezzled, or converted property when the person buying, receiving, possessing, concealing, or aiding in the concealment of stolen, embezzled, or converted property knew that the property was stolen, embezzled, or converted.   (2) The remedy provided by this section is in addition to any other right or remedy the person may have at law or otherwise. History: Add. 1976, Act 200, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977 ;-- Am. 2005, Act 44, Imd. Eff. June 16, 2005 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 1 of Act 44 of 2005 provides:"Enacting section 1. This amendatory act applies to causes of action that arise after the effective date of this amendatory act."
MI Comp L § 600.2920 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-29 - Chapter 29 Provisions Concerning Specific Actions (600.2901...600.2979)|Section 600.2920 - Unlawful Taking or Detention of Goods or Chattels; Civil Action to Recover Possession and Damages; Conditions; Surrender or Recovery of Books or Papers Pertaining to Office.

600.2920 Unlawful taking or detention of goods or chattels; civil action to recover possession and damages; conditions; surrender or recovery of books or papers pertaining to office. Sec. 2920.  (1) A civil action may be brought to recover possession of any goods or chattels which have been unlawfully taken or unlawfully detained and to recover damages sustained by the unlawful taking or unlawful detention, subject to the following conditions:  (a) An action may not be maintained under this section to recover possession of or damages for goods or chattels taken by virtue of a warrant for the collection of a tax, assessment, or fine in pursuance of a statute of this state.  (b) An action may not be maintained under this section to recover possession of or damages for goods or chattels seized by virtue of an execution or attachment at the suit of the defendant in the execution or attachment unless the goods or chattels are exempted by law from execution or attachment.  (c) An action may not be maintained under this section by a person who, at the time the action is commenced, does not have a right to possession of the goods or chattels taken or detained.  (d) A writ, order, or process for delivery of goods or chattels before judgment may not be issued unless the court, after notice and a hearing and under procedures provided by rules of the supreme court, determines that the claim for recovery is probably valid and unless the party claiming a right to recover possession of the goods or chattels files a sufficient bond.  (2) A person who holds books or papers pertaining to an office and who is not the person in that office shall surrender them to the person entitled to that office. The person entitled to possession of the books and papers may bring an action to recover their possession. The court may order a person to show cause why he should not be compelled to deliver those books and papers and may order the delivery of the books and papers. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 79, Imd. Eff. Apr. 12, 1976
MI Comp L § 600.2921 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-29 - Chapter 29 Provisions Concerning Specific Actions (600.2901...600.2979)|Section 600.2921 - Survival of Actions; Death of Injured Person During Pendency of Action.

600.2921 Survival of actions; death of injured person during pendency of action. Sec. 2921.  All actions and claims survive death. Actions on claims for injuries which result in death shall not be prosecuted after the death of the injured person except pursuant to the next section. If an action is pending at the time of death the claims may be amended to bring it under the next section. A failure to so amend will amount to a waiver of the claim for additional damages resulting from death. History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963
MI Comp L § 600.2922a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-29 - Chapter 29 Provisions Concerning Specific Actions (600.2901...600.2979)|Section 600.2922a - Wrongful or Negligent Act Resulting in Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Physical Injury; Liability; Exceptions; “Physician or Other Licensed Health Professional” Defined.

600.2922a Wrongful or negligent act resulting in miscarriage, stillbirth, or physical injury; liability; exceptions; “physician or other licensed health professional” defined. Sec. 2922a.  (1) A person who commits a wrongful or negligent act against a pregnant individual is liable for damages if the act results in a miscarriage or stillbirth by that individual, or physical injury to or the death of the embryo or fetus.  (2) This section does not apply to any of the following:  (a) An act committed by the pregnant individual.  (b) A medical procedure performed by a physician or other licensed health professional within the scope of his or her practice and with the pregnant individual's consent or the consent of an individual who may lawfully provide consent on her behalf or without consent as necessitated by a medical emergency.  (c) The lawful dispensation, administration, or prescription of medication.  (3) This section does not prohibit a civil action under any other applicable law.  (4) As used in this section, "physician or other licensed health professional" means a person licensed under article 15 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16101 to 333.18838. History: Add. 1998, Act 211, Eff. Jan. 1, 1999 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 164, Imd. Eff. Apr. 11, 2002 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 1 of Act 164 of 2002 provides: “Enacting section 1. This amendatory act applies to a cause of action arising on or after May 1, 2002.”
MI Comp L § 600.2922b (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961|Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)|236-1961-29 - Chapter 29 Provisions Concerning Specific Actions (600.2901...600.2979)|Section 600.2922b - Use of Deadly Force or Other Than Deadly Force by Individual in Self-Defense; Immunity From Civil Liability.

600.2922b Use of deadly force or other than deadly force by individual in self-defense; immunity from civil liability.Sec. 2922b.  An individual who uses deadly force or force other than deadly force in self-defense or in defense of another individual in compliance with section 2 of the self-defense act is immune from civil liability for damages caused to either of the following by the use of that deadly force or force other than deadly force:  (a) The individual against whom the use of deadly force or force other than deadly force is authorized.  (b) Any individual claiming damages arising out of injury to or the death of the individual described in subdivision (a), based upon his or her relationship to that individual. History: Add. 2006, Act 314, Eff. Oct. 1, 2006