Introduced
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To authorize a $1 million fine for a second or subsequent violation by an insurance company that has not dealt “fairly and in good faith” with a customer making a claim. See also House Bill 4844, which allows customers in such cases to sue for punitive damages, notwithstanding the prohibition on punitive (versus actual) damages in other areas of Michigan tort law.
Referred to the Committee on Insurance
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To extend the $1 million fine on an insurance company that has not dealt “fairly and in good faith” with a customers to so that it also applies to law firms that have not dealth "fairly and in good faith".
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the House 60 to 46 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform
