McKelvie v. Auto Club Insurance

Plaintiff appeals from an order of the circuit court denying an award of appellate attorney fees. We reverse and remand for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Plaintiff was severely injured in an automobile accident. Defendant, plaintiffs no-fault insurer, refused to *448pay ■ for certain equipment and services. Plaintiff brought suit, receiving a ruling in his favor, which included an award of attorney fees in the trial court for defendant’s unreasonable refusal to pay benefits. See MCL 500.3148(1); MSA 24.13148(1). Defendant thereafter appealed, but challenged only the trial…