Legal Opinion

Benefiel v. Auto-Owners Insurance

Michigan Court of Appeals

Decided February 28, 2008No. Docket 273664PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

DONOFRIO, EJ.

Flaintiff appeals as of right the order granting defendant’s motion for summary disposition under MCR 2.116(C)(10) in this action brought under the no-fault act, MCL 500.3101 et seq., to recover damages for injuries that plaintiff suffered in an automobile accident that plaintiff claims resulted in a serious impairment of body function. Because the trial court erred by finding that plaintiffs injuries did not affect his general ability to lead his normal life, we reverse and remand.

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Flaintiff was involved in two separate automobile accidents within one year. The first accident…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. Maiden v. RozwoodMichigan Supreme Court · 1999
  2. West v. General Motors Corp.Michigan Supreme Court · 2003
  3. DiFranco v. PickardMichigan Supreme Court · 1986
  4. Cassidy v. McGovernMichigan Supreme Court · 1982
  5. Corley v. Detroit Board of EducationMichigan Supreme Court · 2004

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. Benefiel v. AUTO-OWNERS INS. CO.Michigan Supreme Court · 2008
  2. McNeel v. Farm Bureau General InsuranceMichigan Court of Appeals · 2010

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