Adam v. Bell

Plaintiff Cynthia Adam appeals by right the trial court’s order granting summary disposition in favor of defendant State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (State Farm) on the ground that plaintiffs claims were barred by res judicata. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

This Court reviews de novo a decision to grant a motion for summary disposition. Hines v Volkswagen of America, Inc, 265 Mich App 432, 437; 695 NW2d 84 (2005). When reviewing a motion for summary disposition under MCR 2.116(C)(7), this Court “considers all documentary evidence submitted by the parties,…