Pollock v. Fire Insurance Exchange

Defendant appeals from an order of summary disposition, entered pursuant to MCR 2.116(I)(2), in favor of plaintiff on her claim against defendant under a fire insurance policy.

Plaintiff’s home was damaged by fire on January 24, 1984, resulting in plaintiff’s filing the instant claim of loss with defendant. Defendant denied the claim; plaintiff responded by filing a proof of loss and demand for appraisal.. Defendant still did not honor the claim and did not appoint an appraiser, causing plaintiff to file the instant lawsuit in March, 1985. In answer to the complaint, defendant denied breaching…