Specht v. Citizens Insurance Co. of America

This is a no-fault insurance case. Defendant insurer appeals as of right from a $73,662.63 juiy verdict in plaintiffs favor, arguing that the trial court should have granted its motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction under MCR 2.116(C)(4). We affirm.

Plaintiff was injured in an automobile accident while driving her own vehicle during the course of her employment. She filed both a claim with the Bureau of Worker’s Disability Compensation and a lawsuit against defendant, her no-fault insurance carrier. Defendant’s only argument on appeal is that the pendency of the claim before the worker’s…