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MI SB0677
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds Section 5830 to the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 to establish the accrual date for claims related to unregulated hazardous substances.
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Claims for damages or injury from hazardous substances not regulated by Michigan or the federal government before July 2, 1994 accrue when the plaintiff discovers the claim or should have discovered it.
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Establishes a discovery rule standard for accrual of causes of action in hazardous substance cases, allowing plaintiffs additional time to file suit after discovering injury.
Legislative Description
Civil procedure: statute of limitations; accrual of cause of action for groundwater contamination cases; revise. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 5830.
Civil procedure: statute of limitations
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Environmental Quality
10/6/2021