Kirksey v. Manitoba Public Insurance

A district court jury awarded plaintiff, Arnold Kirksey, no-fault work- loss benefits for a disabling injury he suffered when he fell from a truck. On appeal, the circuit court reversed. We reverse the circuit court decision and reinstate the jury verdict.

The two critical issues in this case involve § 3107(b) of the no-fault act, MCL 500.3107(b); MSA 24.13107(b). We are asked to determine whether a person is entitled to increased wage-loss benefits under § 3107(b) upon a showing that, had he not been injured, his income would have increased. If so, we consider whether plaintiff presented…