IMMUNITY OF RESTAURANT OWNERS AND EMPLOYEES
Act 448 of 1978
AN ACT to provide immunity from civil action to restaurants, owners of restaurants, and employees of restaurants who aid individuals choking on foods.

History: 1978, Act 448, Imd. Eff. Oct. 11, 1978

The People of the State of Michigan enact:

691.1521 “Restaurant” defined.

Sec. 1.

As used in this act, "restaurant" means a fixed or mobile establishment serving food to the public for consumption on the premises.

History: 1978, Act 448, Imd. Eff. Oct. 11, 1978

691.1522 Removal of food lodged in throat; liability of employee or owner of restaurant.

Sec. 2.

A restaurant or an employee or owner of a restaurant shall not be liable for civil damages if an employee or owner of a restaurant in good faith attempts to remove, removes, or assists in the removal or attempted removal of food which is lodged in an individual's throat, unless the employee or owner was grossly negligent in his or her actions.

History: 1978, Act 448, Imd. Eff. Oct. 11, 1978

Rendered 4/24/2024 2:48 PM
Michigan Compiled Laws Complete Through PA 35 of 2024
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