June 12, 2003, Introduced by Reps. Hunter, McConico, Tobocman, Accavitti, Clack, Stallworth, Minore, Vagnozzi, Zelenko, Reeves, Plakas, Condino and Hardman and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled
"The insurance code of 1956,"
(MCL 500.100 to 500.8302) by adding section 2094.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
1 Sec. 2094. An individual threatened with injury or injured
2 directly or indirectly by a private passenger nonfleet automobile
3 insurer's violation of any provision of this chapter may bring an
4 action in a court of competent jurisdiction for appropriate
5 injunctive or other equitable relief against immediate
6 irreparable harm, actual damages sustained by reason of a
7 violation of this chapter, and, as determined by the court,
8 interest on the damages from the date of the complaint, taxable
9 costs, and reasonable attorney fees. This remedy is in addition
10 to any other remedy and penalty provisions provided by this
11 chapter.