Tatum v. Government Employees Insurance

introduction

In this case the plaintiff was involved in an automobile accident and was severely injured. At the time of the injury, plaintiff was a member of the armed forces on active duty and qualified for federal military medical benefits pursuant to 10 USC 1071 et seq. He was also the owner of an automobile insured by the defendant, Government Employees Insurance Company (geico), and therefore qualified for no-fault insurance benefits. We are asked to decide whether the defendant is permitted to set off under MCL 500.3109(1); MSA 24.13109(1) of the no-fault act the medical benefits…