Westfield Companies v. Grand Valley Health Plan

Westfield Companies (hereafter plaintiff) appeals as of right the trial court’s orders granting summary disposition in favor of defendant Grand Valley Health Plan (GVHP). We reverse and remand.

On August 13, 1989, John B. Lowe, a minor, was severely injured in an automobile accident. Plaintiff, as the no-fault insurer of Lowe’s parents, provided coverage for his injuries. However, plaintiff’s policy was coordinated, in accordance with MCL 500.3109(1); MSA 24.13109(1), so its coverage was secondary to benefits provided by any health insurance policy that covered Lowe. Defendant GVHP, a health…