Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 408.687 (2026)

Finding of responsibility; admissibility in civil action; immunity; other defenses, limitations, remedies, or rights.

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THE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT SAFETY ACT

Act 16 of 1997

408.687 Finding of responsibility; admissibility in civil action; immunity; other defenses, limitations, remedies, or rights.

Sec. 7.

(1) Evidence of a finding of responsibility for a state civil infraction under this act shall not be admissible in a civil action brought to recover damages incurred as a result of the manufacture or assembly of public playground equipment.

(2) This act does not expand, restrict, or otherwise alter the immunity from liability granted by law to a local unit of government, school district, or governmental entity.

(3) This act does not limit or alter and shall be in addition to any other defenses, limitations, remedies, or rights a person may have by law.

History: 1997, Act 16, Eff. May 1, 1998

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 1 case, 2018–2018 · leading case: Council of Organizations & Others for Ed v. State of Michigan, 931 N.W.2d 65 (Mich. Ct. App. 2018).

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Council of Organizations & Others for Ed v. State of Michigan, 931 N.W.2d 65 (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “681 to MCL 408.687; youth employment standards and permits, MCL 409.”

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