Sec. 12.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, a cause of action accrues under this act when a person who may recover has reason to know of the harm from use of an illegally marketed controlled substance that is the basis for the cause of action and has reason to know that the controlled substance use is the cause of the harm. For a plaintiff, the statute of limitations under this section is tolled while the individual potential plaintiff is incapacitated by the use of an illegally marketed controlled substance to the extent that the individual cannot reasonably be expected to seek recovery under this act or as otherwise provided by law.
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.