Lewis v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.

Plaintiff appeals the trial court’s order granting accelerated judgment to defendant on the ground the claim was barred by a release. GCR 1963, 116.1(5).

Plaintiff was involved in an automobile accident in 1974. She applied for and received personal injury protection benefits from defendant, her no- fault insurer. About six months later, defendant discontinued payment of the benefits, allegedly due to the opinion of plaintiff’s doctor that she was able to return to work.

Plaintiff did not return to work, and she continued treatment with the physician. She commenced an action against defendant…