MI HB5786

Caps noneconomic damages in product liability actions at $280,000, or $500,000 if the defect caused death or permanent loss of vital bodily function.

Requires state treasurer to adjust damage caps annually to equal limitations provided in section 1483.

Eliminates damage caps if the product is a portable device using electro-muscular disruption technology (tasers).

Requires jury awards to itemize economic and noneconomic damages separately, with courts adjusting noneconomic awards to conform to statutory limits without informing the jury of caps.

Exempts caps from applying if defendant's gross negligence caused death or permanent bodily function loss, or if specific conditions in section 2949a are met.