Mich. Comp. Laws § 445.1715: Civil action; damages.

Sec. 5.

(1) Regardless of any criminal prosecution for the violation, a person that violates this act may be liable in a civil action for damages to a customer under subsection (2).

(2) A customer described in subsection (1) who suffers actual damages as a result of a violation of this act may bring a civil action against the person that violated this act and may recover both of the following:

(a) The customer's actual damages, including damages for emotional distress.

(b) Reasonable costs and attorney fees.

(3) No liability may result from the lawful disclosure of a record or information that is permitted under section 3.