Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 27 of 1994 - Drug Dealer Liability Act (691.1601 - 691.1619)
Section 691.1610 - Recovery of Damages, Attorney Fees, and Costs; Payment by Third Party.

Sec. 10.
(1) A person other than an individual abuser who is entitled to a recovery under this act may recover economic, noneconomic, and exemplary damages and reasonable attorney fees and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable expenses for expert testimony. An individual abuser entitled to recovery under this act may recover economic damages and reasonable attorney fees and costs, including, but not limited to, reasonable expenses for expert testimony.
(2) A third party shall not pay damages awarded under this act, or provide a defense or money for a defense, on behalf of an insured under a contract of insurance or indemnification.
History: 1994, Act 27, Eff. Apr. 1, 1994

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 691 - Judiciary

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 691.1605 - Action Against Participant in Illegal Marketing of Controlled Substances; Person Injured by Individual Abuser; Presumption.

Section 691.1606 - Action Against Participant in Illegal Marketing of Controlled Substance; Recovery of Damages by Individual Abuser; Conditions.

Section 691.1607 - Action Against Participant in Illegal Marketing of Market Area Controlled Substance; Person Injured by Individual Abuser; Burden of Proof; Presumption.

Section 691.1608 - Proof of Participation in Illegal Marketing of Market Area Controlled Substance; “Market Area” Explained.

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 691.1611 - Writ of Attachment; Affidavit; Hearing; Eligibility to Exempt Property; Judgment Not Subject to Discharge Under Bankruptcy Law; Use of Seized Asset to Satisfy Judgment.

Section 691.1612 - Cause of Action; Accrual; Tolling of Statute of Limitations.

Section 691.1613 - Representation by Prosecuting Attorney; Stay of Action; Actions Against Law Enforcement Officer, Agency, or Certain Persons Prohibited.

Section 691.1619 - Effective Date; Applicability of Act to Action Arising on and After April 1, 1994; Other Actions Not Precluded.