Sec. 210.
(1) If an action brought in the right of the corporation is successful, in whole or in part, or if anything is received by the plaintiff or a claimant as a result of a judgment, compromise, or settlement of an action or claim, the court may award the plaintiff or claimant reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, and shall direct him or her to account to the corporation for the remainder of the proceeds so received by him or her. This section does not apply to a judgment rendered for the benefit of an injured corporate body member only and limited to a recovery of the loss or damage sustained by him or her.
(2) In an action brought in the right of the corporation by a member of the corporate body, the court having jurisdiction, upon final judgment and finding that the action was brought without reasonable cause, may require the plaintiff to pay to the parties named as defendants the reasonable expenses, including fees of attorneys, incurred by them in the defense of the action.
History: 1980, Act 350, Eff. Apr. 3, 1981 Popular Name: Blue Cross-Blue ShieldPopular Name: Act 350
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 550 - General Insurance Laws
Act 350 of 1980 - The Nonprofit Health Care Corporation Reform Act (550.1101 - 550.1704)
350-1980-2 - Part 2 (550.1201...550.1220)
Section 550.1201a - Formation of Health Care Corporation After January 1, 2014; Prohibition.
Section 550.1203 - Amendment or Restatement of Articles; Review; Approval.
Section 550.1204a - Unimpaired Surplus.
Section 550.1205 - Repealed. 2003, Act 59, Eff. July 23, 2003.
Section 550.1205a - Actuarial Practices and Accounting Principles; Financial Report.
Section 550.1208 - Action by Member; Complaint.
Section 550.1209 - Action by Member; Discontinuance, Compromise, or Settlement; Notice; Expense.
Section 550.1210 - Action by Member; Reasonable Expenses; Attorney's Fees.
Section 550.1212 - Action Without Notice or Lapse of Time Periods; Waiver; Attorney-in-Fact.
Section 550.1213 - Indemnification.
Section 550.1214 - Rate of Interest.
Section 550.1216, 550.1217 - Repealed. 2002, Act 559, Imd. Eff. Sept. 27, 2002.
Section 550.1218 - Health Care Corporation; Prohibited Actions.
Section 550.1219 - Provisions Superseded.
Section 550.1220 - Merger of Health Care Corporation With Nonprofit Mutual Disability Insurer.