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MI SB1104
Bill
AI Summary
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Limits recoverable damages in medical malpractice actions to actual damages for medical care, excluding any contractual discounts, price reductions, or write-offs.
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Prohibits plaintiffs from introducing evidence of past medical expenses or rehabilitation service expenses at trial, except for evidence of actual damages for medical care.
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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.
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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