Michigan Consumer Protection Act
Coverage of Michigan Consumer Protection Act in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan Supreme Court sides with Nessel, overrules cases curtailing consumer protection law
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled 4-3 to allow Attorney General Dana Nessel to proceed with a price-gouging investigation against Eli Lilly and Company over insulin pricing. The court overturned two prior cases (Smith v. Globe Life Insurance Company and Liss v. Lewiston-Richards Inc.) that had misinterpreted an exemption in the Michigan Consumer Protection Act, enabling the AG to challenge licensed businesses for deceptive practices. The decision remanded the case to a lower court for further proceedings.
- Michigan AG investigates BP gas station near DTW over alleged price gouging
The Michigan Attorney General's Office is investigating a BP gas station near Detroit Metro Airport for allegedly charging gas prices 22% to 72% higher than competitors. The station, owned by M-Twelve Fuels and William Bazzi, faced over 16 complaints in 2025-2026, prompting a lawsuit under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. Prices dropped from $5.99 to $5.24 per gallon after the investigation began.