Garris v. Vanderlaan

Plaintiff was injured in an automobile accident on November 24, 1979. She commenced an action on November 22, 1982, alleging serious impairment of body function. Plaintiff contended that she suffered a back injury and was psychiatrically disabled as a result of the accident. Defendant moved for summary judgment pursuant to GCR 1963, 117.2(3), on the basis that plaintiff’s alleged injuries did not meet the statutory threshold for recovery of noneconomic losses, MCL 500.3135; MSA 24.13135. Defendant’s motion was granted and plaintiff appeals as of right. We affirm.

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