Michigan § 445.837 False statement; noncompliance; remedies; action pursuant to Michigan consumer protection act; other remedies.

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§ 445.837 — False statement; noncompliance; remedies; action pursuant to Michigan consumer protection act; other remedies.

Michigan § 445.837

Ch. 445TRADE AND COMMERCE

Act 468 of 2002JOE GAGNON APPLIANCE REPAIR ACT (445.831-445.837)

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.837 (2026).

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JOE GAGNON APPLIANCE REPAIR ACT (EXCERPT) Act 468 of 2002 445.837 False statement; noncompliance; remedies; action pursuant to Michigan consumer protection act; other remedies. Sec. 7.

(1)A service dealer who makes a false statement of a character likely to influence, persuade, or induce a customer to authorize the repair, service, or maintenance of an appliance or who fails to substantially comply with the disclosure requirements of this act is subject to the remedies prescribed by subsection (2).

(2)A person may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for actual damages resulting from a violation of this act in the amount of his or her actual damages or $250.00, whichever is greater, together with reasonable attorney fees. The court may award up to twice the amount of dama

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JOE GAGNON APPLIANCE REPAIR ACT (EXCERPT) Act 468 of 2002 445.837 False statement; noncompliance; remedies; action pursuant to Michigan consumer protection act; other remedies. Sec. 7. (1) A service dealer who makes a false statement of a character likely to influence, persuade, or induce a customer to authorize the repair, service, or maintenance of an appliance or who fails to substantially comply with the disclosure requirements of this act is subject to the remedies prescribed by subsection (2). (2) A person may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for actual damages resulting from a violation of this act in the amount of his or her actual damages or $250.00, whichever is greater, together with reasonable attorney fees. The court may award up to twice the amount of damages if it finds that the violation of this act was willful. (3) This act does not prohibit the attorney general, a prosecuting attorney, or a person who has suffered a loss as a result of a violation of this act from bringing an action pursuant to the Michigan consumer protection act, 1976 PA 331, MCL 445.901 to 445.922, for any act or omission relative to this act. (4) The remedies under this section are cumulative and independent. The use of 1 remedy by a person or the department of attorney general shall not bar the use of other lawful remedies, including injunctive relief, by that person or the department of attorney general.