Farquharson v. Travelers Insurance

Plaintiff sought to recover personal injury protection benefits under the no-fault automobile insurance act. Defendant admitted its liability, but contested certain elements of plaintiff’s claim for work-loss benefits. The trial court ruled that plaintiff was entitled to be paid for step increases in his wage rate made after he left work due to his injuries. It ruled, however, that the following were not elements of "income” for the purpose of determining no-fault work-loss benefits:(a) the employer’s contribution to a pension plan;(b) the employer’s payment of health insurance premiums;…