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MI SB0155

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2009

Primary Sponsor

John Gleason

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Origin

Senate

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Michigan Insurance Code of 1956 by adding section 2229
  • Requires courts to award all costs and expenses to an insured who prevails in a lawsuit against an insurer that refused to pay on an insurance policy
  • Costs recoverable include reasonable and actual attorney fees, interest, and taxable court costs
  • Applies when an insured wins at trial in an action to recover benefits under an insurance policy

Legislative Description

Insurance; essential; remedies for denials of claims; provide for. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 2229.

Insurance, essential

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Economic Development And Regulatory Reform

1/29/2009

Committee Referrals

Economic Development & Regulatory Reform1/29/2009

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