Sec. 36. A facility that violates this act is liable as provided in this act, to a person that suffers damage or injury as a result of that violation, in an amount equal to the damages plus reasonable attorney fees and costs. If the damage or injury to the person occurs as the result of a willful and flagrant violation of this act, the person shall recover double the damages plus reasonable attorney fees and costs from the facility.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 257.1336
Liability for damage or injury
Applied in 6 court decisions — leading case 257 Mich. App. 179 - Campbell v. Sullins (2003)
Most recently applied in John Richards Homes Building Co. v. Adell Broadcasting Corp. (In Re John Richards Homes Building Co.) (March 2009)
1974, Act 300, Eff
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