Michigan · statute · 33 of 1980, Mich. Comp. Laws · 3 active provisions
(1) The department of social services may reimburse a foster parent for the costs of legal counsel when an action is commenced against the foster parent for injury or damage which is sustained or which is alleged to have been sustained by, or which resulted from or which is alleged to have resulted from the action of,…
(1) This act shall not be construed to defeat, deny, or diminish a defense otherwise available to a foster parent or to a foster child in another action. (2) The reimbursement of a foster parent under this act shall not impose any liability on the department of social services or a foster parent.
(1) A foster child may maintain an action against his or her foster parent who is licensed under Act No. 116 of the Public Acts of 1973, being sections 722.111 to 722.128 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, and a child may maintain an action against his or her legal guardian for injuries suffered as a result of the alleged…