Kalata v. Allstate Insurance

Plaintiff appeals as of right from the trial court’s order granting accelerated judgment in favor of defendant on the basis that the one-year period of limitation in MCL 500.3145(1); MSA 24.13145(1) had expired.

In July, 1982, plaintiff was allegedly entering her automobile when the car door closed on her left lower leg and ankle. At the time, she considered the injury inconsequential and therefore did not file a notice of claim with her insurer. Plaintiff subsequently developed pain and swelling in the left lower leg area, and in August, 1982, was unable to work. On September 26, 1982,…