Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2959

Current through Public Act 35 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 600.2959 - Comparative fault; reduced damages

In an action based on tort or another legal theory seeking damages for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, the court shall reduce the damages by the percentage of comparative fault of the person upon whose injury or death the damages are based as provided in section 6306 or 6306a, as applicable. If that person's percentage of fault is greater than the aggregate fault of the other person or persons, whether or not parties to the action, the court shall reduce economic damages by the percentage of comparative fault of the person upon whose injury or death the damages are based as provided in section 6306 or 6306a, as applicable, and noneconomic damages shall not be awarded.

MCL 600.2959

Amended by 2012, Act 608,s 2, eff. 3/28/2013.
Add. 1995, Act 161, Eff. 3/28/1996.