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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 5.(1) Regardless of any criminal prosecution for the violation, a person that violates this act may be liable in a civil action for damages to a customer under subsection (2).
(2) A customer described in subsection (1) who suffers actual damages as a result of a violation of this act may bring a civil action against the person that violated this act and may recover both of the following:
(a) The customer's actual damages, including damages for emotional distress.
(b) Reasonable costs and attorney fees.
(3) No liability may result from the lawful disclosure of a record or information that is permitted under section 3. 1
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 445. Trade and Commerce § 445.1715 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-445-trade-and-commerce/mi-comp-laws-445-1715/
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