Auto-Owners Insurance v. Autodie Corp. Employee Benefit Plan

Plaintiff Auto-Owners Insurance Company appeals the trial court’s order granting defendant Autodie Corporation Employee Benefit Plan (Autodie) summary disposition. Plaintiff’s action was brought to recoup medical expenses paid by plaintiff on behalf of Chad Alan Lake under his no-fault insurance policy. Plaintiff sought to recoup these medical expenses from Autodie under its health insurance policy.

Chad Alan Lake, a minor, was injured in a motor vehicle accident at a time when he was insured by Auto-Owners under its no-fault insurance policy. This policy contained a coordinated benefits…