Gregory v. Transamerica Insurance

The issue in this case is whether, under § 3109(1) of the no-fault insurance act, 1 money received by plaintiff pursuant to a workers’ compensation redemption agreement which specifically allocated the money to past, present and future medical expenses may be deducted by defendant from no-fault wage-loss benefits otherwise due. We hold that under the circumstances of this case, defendant is not entitled to a setoff under § 3109(1).

On October 27, 1980, plaintiff was allegedly injured in an automobile collision during the course of his employment. The vehicle involved in the accident was leased…