Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 15.342c (2026)

Civil action; commencement of action; “damages” defined.

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STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Act 196 of 1973

15.342c Civil action; commencement of action; “damages” defined.

Sec. 2c.

(1) A person who alleges a violation of section 2b may bring a civil action for appropriate injunctive relief, or actual damages, or both within 90 days after the occurrence of the alleged violation of this act.

(2) An action commenced pursuant to subsection (1) may be brought in the circuit court for the county where the alleged violation occurred, the county where the complainant resides, or the county where the person against whom the civil complaint is filed resides.

(3) As used in subsection (1), "damages" means damages for injury or loss caused by each violation of section 2b, including reasonable attorney fees.

History: Add. 1980, Act 481, Eff. Mar. 31, 1981

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1991–2026 · leading case: Lash v. City of Traverse City, 735 N.W.2d 628 (Mich. 2007).

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Lash v. City of Traverse City, 735 N.W.2d 628 (Mich. 2007). · cites it 2× “240(7) (permitting actual or compensatory damages as well as punitive damages for refusing or delaying disclosure of a public record under the act); the Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.273 (permitting the recovery of up to $500 in damages against a public official for intentional…”

Dep't of Soc. Servs. v. Kulling, 475 N.W.2d 464 (Mich. Ct. App. 1991). · cites it 2× “MCL 15.342c; MSA 4.1700(72c). We affirm. Kulling was employed in 1980 as an assistant payments worker by the counter-defendant, the Michigan Department of Social Services.”

Bruce D Serven v. Health Quest Chiropractic Inc (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “MCL 15.342c. Serven waited more than two years to file suit, well beyond the statutory limitation period.”

Mark Andrews v. State Police (Mich. Ct. App. 2026). “MCL 15.342c. -3- process to the circuit court.”

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