Michigan § 500.2086 - False report by physician as to life or casualty insurance applicant; penalty, civil liability to insurer.
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§ 500.2086. False report by physician as to life or casualty insurance applicant; penalty, civil liability to insurer.
Any physician who, as medical examiner for any life or casualty insurer, or as the reference of, or medical examiner for any person seeking insurance therein, shall knowingly make any false statement or report to the insurer, or any officer thereof, concerning the bodily health or condition of any applicant for insurance, or concerning any other matter or thing which might affect the propriety or prudence of granting such insurance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction thereof, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding $1,000.00, or to imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding 3 months, in the discretion of the court. And such physician shall also be liable to the insurer in an action on the case for the full amount of any insurance obtained from such insurer by means or through the assistance of such false statement or report.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 500.2086 cover?
Section 500.2086 ("False report by physician as to life or casualty insurance applicant; penalty, civil liability to insurer. ") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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