Introduced
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To allow a person who believes that an insurance company has not dealt fairly and in good faith to sue for compensatory, consequential, and exemplary (punitive) damages caused by the unfair dealing, notwithstanding the prohibition on punitive damages in other areas of Michigan tort law.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To clarify language that has the effect of very slightly broadening the scope of the bill, but applying it to any action by an insurer, not just those regulated under the insurance code; and remove language making the insurer liable for the false statement of an agent related to a claim.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To cap the legal fees a court may award a winning plaintiff in addition to damages at $1,000.
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 59 to 48 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform
