Sanford v. Insurance Co. of North America

Plaintiff appeals as of right from an order entered July 1, 1985, granting defendants’ motion for summary disposition of plaintiffs claim for benefits under the no-fault act. The issue before us is whether a passenger on a motorcycle injured in an accident which occurred while the operator was fleeing from police may recover benefits under the no-fault act. The trial court held that he could not and we agree.

Melvin Dertien purchased a used motorcycle on March 3, 1984, and took plaintiff for a ride the following day. Dertien did not yet have the title or insurance for the motorcycle. Shortly…