Michigan § 290.649 Civil action for damage to motor vehicle; costs; other rights to relief not restricted.

Michigan Statutes

§ 290.649 — Civil action for damage to motor vehicle; costs; other rights to relief not restricted.

Michigan § 290.649

Ch. 290WEIGHTS, MEASURES, AND STANDARDS

Act 44 of 1984MOTOR FUELS QUALITY ACT (290.641-290.650d)

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 290.649 (2026).

Text

MOTOR FUELS QUALITY ACT (EXCERPT) Act 44 of 1984 290.649 Civil action for damage to motor vehicle; costs; other rights to relief not restricted. Sec. 9.

(1)Any person may commence a civil action on that person's own behalf seeking relief for damage caused to that person's motor vehicle as a result of a violation of section 4a or 5 or rules promulgated pursuant to section 4a or 5 against any person alleged to be in violation of section 4a or 5 or rules promulgated pursuant to those sections.

(2)In an action brought pursuant to subsection (1), the court may award costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees, if the court determines that the award is appropriate.

(3)This section shall not be construed to restrict any right that a person or class of persons has

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MOTOR FUELS QUALITY ACT (EXCERPT) Act 44 of 1984 290.649 Civil action for damage to motor vehicle; costs; other rights to relief not restricted. Sec. 9. (1) Any person may commence a civil action on that person's own behalf seeking relief for damage caused to that person's motor vehicle as a result of a violation of section 4a or 5 or rules promulgated pursuant to section 4a or 5 against any person alleged to be in violation of section 4a or 5 or rules promulgated pursuant to those sections. (2) In an action brought pursuant to subsection (1), the court may award costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney and expert witness fees, if the court determines that the award is appropriate. (3) This section shall not be construed to restrict any right that a person or class of persons has under common law or a law of this state or the United States to seek relief from a violation of section 4a or 5 or rules promulgated pursuant to those sections.

Legislative History

1984, Act 44, Eff. Mar. 29, 1985 ;-- Am. 1986, Act 127, Eff. Aug. 1, 1986 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties relating to purity and quality standards for biofuels from department of energy, labor, and economic growth to department of agriculture, see E.R.O. No. 2009-4, compiled at MCL 445.2026.