Ouellette v. Kenealy

We granted leave to appeal in these cases to resolve a conflict in the Court of Appeals concerning whether damages for loss of earning capacity are recoverable in tort under the no-fault automobile liability act.1 We hold that such damages are not recoverable.

In Ouellette v Kenealy, 141 Mich App 562, 564; 367 NW2d 353 (1984), the Court of Appeals af*85firmed the decision of the trial court withdrawing the loss of earning capacity issue from the jury on the basis that such damages are not recoverable under the no-fault act. It declined to follow the decisions of another panel in Argenta v Shahan,…