Jakubiec v. Kumbier

Plaintiff was injured when the bicycle she was riding was struck by defendant’s automobile. Plaintiff suffered cuts on both elbows and on her right knee. In addition, one of plaintiff’s front teeth was broken and two other teeth were cracked. Plaintiff was not treated in a hospital emergency room for her injuries, but she immediately went to see her dentist, who capped her broken tooth._

Plaintiff filed suit in Wayne County Circuit Court seeking damages for severe personal injuries and permanent disfigurement as well as for great mental anquish. Defendant in his answer pointed out that…