Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 27 of 1994 - Drug Dealer Liability Act (691.1601 - 691.1619)
Section 691.1612 - Cause of Action; Accrual; Tolling of Statute of Limitations.

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

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.