Oikarinen v. Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance

Plaintiff appeals as of right from an order of the Houghton County Circuit Court granting defendant’s motion for summary judgment pursuant to GCR 1963, 117.2(1), 117.2(3). Plaintiff claims on appeal that his complaint stated a cause of action and also that a genuine issue as to a material fact existed.

This case arises out of an automobile accident which occurred on July 11, 1978. Plaintiff claimed he was entitled to lost wages under the no-fault insurance act, specifically, under MCL 500.3107a; MSA 24.13107(1). A review of the relevant facts is necessary to properly frame the issue on appeal.

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