Auto Club Insurance v. General Motors Corp.

In this products liability action tried in the district court, defendants appeal by leave granted a circuit court order affirming the district court order denying their motion for costs and attorney fees under MCR 2.405. Plaintiff cross appeals the circuit court order affirming the grant of defendants’ motion for a directed verdict. We hold as a matter of first impression that offer of judgment sanctions are available under MCR 2.405 where the court directs a verdict of no cause of action. We reverse the order denying costs and attorney fees and remand for further proceedings consistent with…