Auto-Owners Insurance v. Titan Indemnity Corp.

This is a dispute between two insurance companies concerning liability for damages resulting from a high-speed police chase. In response to the parties’ cross-motions, the trial court granted summary disposition to plaintiff. We reverse.

Michael J. Jones was killed when his motorcycle crashed into a Wayne County Sheriff’s squad car. Mr. Jones was fleeing from Taylor police who had tried to stop him for a traffic infraction. The sheriff’s car had been parked across the road to stop Mr. Jones. The accident occurred at about 2:30 a.m.

Mr. Jones’ estate and family sued the City of Taylor, the Wayne…