Kewin v. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance

Defendant appeals from the March 29, 1976, jury verdict totaling $142,298.40 for the plaintiff in Genesee County Circuit Court. In addition to the usual procedural and instructional allegations of error, the appeal requires that we analyze the various causes of action and damage remedies available to an insured plaintiff who alleges that the insurance company defendant unreasonably resisted his claims for benefits.

The dispute arose from a disability income policy purchased by the plaintiff from the defendant on September 15, 1972. On December 2, 1972, plaintiff severely injured his right leg…