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Document Type(s): Bills
Legislative Session(s): 2007-2008
Detailed Category: Torts: product liability
(8 results found)
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SB 0043 of 2007 Senate Bill Torts; product liability; immunity from liability for drugs that have been approved by federal food and drug administration; rescind. Amends sec. 2946 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2946).
Last Action: DISCHARGE COMMITTEE POSTPONED
SB 0532 of 2007 Senate Bill Torts; product liability; "sophisticated user" defense; exempt chemical manufacturer under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 2947 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2947).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
SB 0552 of 2007 Senate Bill Torts; personal injury; asbestos and silicosis compensation fairness act; create. Amends sec. 5827 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5827) & adds ch. 30 & sec. 5840.
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
SB 0591 of 2007 Senate Bill Torts; product liability; liability of successor corporation for asbestos claims; enact limits. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding ch. 30.
Last Action: referred to Committee on Judiciary
HB 4044 of 2007 House Bill Torts; product liability; immunity from liability for drugs that have been approved by federal food and drug administration; rescind. Amends sec. 2946 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2946).
Last Action: DISCHARGE COMMITTEE POSTPONED
HB 4045 of 2007 House Bill Civil procedure; statute of limitations; drug product liability cases previously prohibited because of FDA approval defense; allow to be commenced within 3 years of repeal of the defense. Amends sec. 5805 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.5805). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4044'07
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
HB 4046 of 2007 House Bill Consumer protection; unfair trade practices; liability for inaccurate representations concerning risks of certain drugs, medications, and supplements; clarify. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1976 PA 331 (MCL 445.902 & 445.903).
Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
HB 4831 of 2007 House Bill Torts; product liability; "sophisticated user" defense; exempt chemical manufacturer under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 2947 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2947).
Last Action: printed bill filed 05/25/2007