The bill amends the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 by adding a new section, 5830, which addresses the accrual of claims related to damages or injuries caused by hazardous substances. According to the new legal language, a claim will be considered to have accrued at the time the plaintiff discovers the existence of the claim or when they should have reasonably discovered it.

This amendment aims to clarify the timeline for when individuals can pursue legal action regarding hazardous substance-related claims, potentially impacting how such cases are handled in Michigan courts. By establishing a clear point of accrual, the bill seeks to provide more certainty for both plaintiffs and defendants in these types of legal matters.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 600.101, 600.9947