Sec. 5.
(1) A person injured by an individual abuser may bring an action under this act for damages against a person who participated in illegal marketing of the controlled substance actually used by the individual abuser.
(2) If a plaintiff in an action under this section proves that the defendant participated in illegal marketing of the controlled substance actually used by the individual abuser who injured the plaintiff, the defendant is presumed to have injured the plaintiff and to have acted willfully and wantonly.
History: 1994, Act 27, Eff. Apr. 1, 1994
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 27 of 1994 - Drug Dealer Liability Act (691.1601 - 691.1619)
Section 691.1601 - Short Title; Purpose of Act.
Section 691.1602 - Meanings of Words and Phrases.
Section 691.1603 - Definitions; C to L.
Section 691.1604 - Definitions; M to S.
Section 691.1609 - Participation in Illegal Marketing of Controlled Substance; Presumptions.
Section 691.1610 - Recovery of Damages, Attorney Fees, and Costs; Payment by Third Party.
Section 691.1612 - Cause of Action; Accrual; Tolling of Statute of Limitations.