Kewin v. Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company

This dispute arises out of nonpayment of benefits alleged to be due under insurance policies issued to the plaintiff by the defendant. The defendant appealed from a jury verdict rendered on March 29, 1976, in Genesee Circuit Court. The Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part. 79 Mich App 639; 263 NW2d 258 (1977). This Court granted leave to appeal and cross appeal limited to the following issues:

"(1) What causes of action and damage remedies are available to an insured who alleges that he has suffered mental anguish as a result of his insurance company’s bad-faith refusal to…