Koole v. Michigan Mutual Insurance

The issue in this case is simply whether plaintiff is entitled to first party no-fault benefits from his insurer, Michigan Mutual. The trial court found that he was and granted him summary judgment. Michigan Mutual appeals as of right. We affirm.

The parties have stipulated to the facts. On October 25-26, 1979, plaintiff was driving his pickup truck. The truck had an attached camper. Plaintiff pulled into a rest area, went into the camper and went to sleep. When he awoke the next day, he lit a match. Gas escaping from the camper furnace pilot light ignited, injuring him.

To recover first party…