Major v. Auto Club Insurance

Defendant appeals by leave granted the denial of its motion for summary disposition. MCR 2.116(0(10). This action involves a claim by plaintiff against defendant for payment of medical benefits pursuant to the no-fault insurance act, MCL 500.3109; MSA 24.13109. The sole issue before this Court is whether an insured, who pays a reduced premium to the no-fault insurer in exchange for coordinated medical benefits coverage, is required to seek benefits from the primary insurer before seeking payment from the no-fault insurer. We answer in the affirmative and reverse the trial court’s decision.

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