Rusinek v. Schultz, Snyder & Steele Lumber Co.

Per Curiam,

In this case we examine the question of-whether Michigan’s no-fault insurance act has abrogated, in automobile injury cases, the common-law action for loss of consortium.

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Plaintiffs, husband and wife, brought suit for damages arising out of an automobile accident which occurred on July 30, 1974. Plaintiff Eugene Rusinek claimed he sustained personal injuries to his neck, back and elbow amounting to "serious impairment of body function” within the meaning of the no-fault act. Plaintiff Marie Rusinek, who was not involved in the accident, claimed the loss of consortium arising out of…