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MI SB1104

Bill

Status

Passed

12/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michael Shirkey

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Limits recoverable damages in medical malpractice actions to actual damages for medical care, excluding any contractual discounts, price reductions, or write-offs.

  • Prohibits plaintiffs from introducing evidence of past medical expenses or rehabilitation service expenses at trial, except for evidence of actual damages for medical care.

  • Defines "actual damages for medical care" as the dollar amount actually paid by or on behalf of the plaintiff (including insurance payments) plus any remaining amounts the plaintiff is liable to pay.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies only to actions filed on or after the effective date.

Legislative Description

Torts; medical malpractice; damages for medical expenses; limit. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 1482.

Civil procedure: other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0556'16 With Immediate Effect

12/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Insurance11/9/2016
Judiciary9/21/2016

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