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Mich. Comp. Laws § 500.2001 (2026)

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THE INSURANCE CODE OF 1956


Act 218 of 1956


500.2001 Short title.

Sec. 2001.

    Sections 2001 to 2050 shall be known and may be cited as "the uniform trade practices act".

History: 1956, Act 218, Eff. Jan. 1, 1957 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 273, Eff. Apr. 1, 1977

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Cited in 74 cases (12 in the last 5 years), 1978–2025 · leading case: Smith v. Globe Life Ins., 597 N.W.2d 28 (Mich. 1999).
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Smith v. Globe Life Ins., 597 N.W.2d 28 (Mich. 1999). · cites it 5× “218 of the Public Acts of 1956, as amended, being sections 500.2001 to 500.2093 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.”
Shavers v. Attorney Gen., 267 N.W.2d 72 (Mich. 1978). · cites it 4× “, and MCL 500.2001 et seq.; MSA 24.12001 et seq.”
Kassab v. Michigan Basic Prop. Ins., 491 N.W.2d 545 (Mich. 1992). · cites it 8× “B The defendants argue that the Legislature intended the Uniform Trade Practices Act, MCL 500.2001 et seq.; MSA 24.12001 et seq.”
Dell v. Citizens Ins. Co. of Am., 880 N.W.2d 280 (Mich. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 3× “904 q (3) This act does not apply to or create a cause of action for an unfair, unconscionable, or deceptive method, act, or practice that is made unlawful by chapter 20 of the *745 insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218 , MCL 500.2001 to 500.2093, if either of the following is…”
Acorn Inv. Co v. Michigan Basic Prop. Ins. Assn, 52 N.W.2d 22 (Mich. 2014). · cites it 3× “Acorn moved for entry of a judgment and also sought interest under the Uniform Trade Practices Act, MCL 500.2001 et seq., case evaluation sanctions under MCR 2.”
Burnside v. State Farm Fire & Cas. Co., 528 N.W.2d 749 (Mich. Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 4× “12836 and the Uniform Trade Practices Act (UTPA), MCL 500.2001 et seq. ; MSA 24.12001 et seq.”
Royal Prop. Grp., LLC v. Prime Ins. Syndicate, Inc, 706 N.W.2d 426 (Mich. Ct. App. 2005). “Royal last argues that the coinsurance clause conflicts with “a public policy interest against promoting fraudulent or deceptive practices codified in Michigan’s Uniform Trade Practices Act [MCL 500.2001 et seq.] as well as the Surplus Lines [Insurance] Act [MCL 500.”
Kewin v. Massachusetts Mut. Life Ins. Co., 295 N.W.2d 50 (Mich. 1980). “4 In so ruling, we reject defendant’s assertion that the Uniform Trade Practices Act, MCL 500.2001 et seq.; MSA 24.12001 et seq.”
Griswold Props., LLC v. Lexington Ins., 741 N.W.2d 549 (Mich. Ct. App. 2007). “2006, YALDO, AND ARCO Pursuant to the Uniform Trade Practices Act (UTPA), MCL 500.2001 et seq., when an insurer fails to pay a claim on a timely basis, a claimant may seek penalty interest.”
Hayley v. Allstate Ins., 686 N.W.2d 273 (Mich. Ct. App. 2004). “Plaintiffs concede that defendant is entitled to summary disposition regarding their claims of gross negligence and breach of a duty of good faith.”
Medley v. Canady, 337 N.W.2d 909 (Mich. Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 2× “Defendant Motorland Insurance Company appeals as of right from a judgment against it pursuant to the Uniform Trade Practices Act, MCL 500.2001 et seq.; MSA 24.12001 et seq.”
Grant v. AAA Michigan/Wisconsin, Inc., 724 N.W.2d 498 (Mich. Ct. App. 2006). “904: “This act does not apply to or create a cause of action for an unfair, unconscionable, or deceptive method, act, or practice that is made unlawful by chapter 20 of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218 , MCL 500.2001 to 500.2093.” See MCL 445.904(3).”
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