Drouillard v. Metropolitan Life Insurance

Plaintiff commenced suit in Wayne County Circuit Court alleging fraud, malicious prosecution, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. These claims arose following a dispute over an insurance policy issued by defendant and covering the life of plaintiff’s mother. A lengthy jury trial culminated in a verdict of no cause of action. Plaintiff’s motion for a new trial was denied on April 27, 1979, and he appeals as of right.

On September 25, 1972, plaintiff’s mother, Mildred Drouillard, applied for an endowment insurance policy with defendant. The policy, having a face value of $1,000,…