Reich v. State Highway Department

Plaintiffs were injured in separate accidents as a consequence of the alleged negligence of defendant, the State of Michigan. Notice of the injury and intent to make a claim was not filed with the proper governmental agency within 60 days after the accident by either set of plaintiffs as required by MCLA § 691.1404 (Stat Ann 1969 Cum Supp § 3.996 [104]). Consequently, the court of claims granted defendant’s motion for accelerated judgment. Plaintiffs appeal and argue that the notice requirement violates their constitutional rights to equal protection and due process of law. The Knapp case…