Rice v. Auto Club Ins. Ass'n

Defendant Auto Club Insurancé Association (acia) appeals as of right the trial court’s judgment awarding plaintiff, Charles Rice, $64,217.65 in no-fault personal injury protection (pip) benefits after the trial court granted plaintiff’s motion for summary disposition pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(10). Rice cross appeals as of right, challenging the trial court’s decision to deny him attorney fees under MCL 500.3148(1). We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for judgment to be entered in favor of ACIA.

I. BASIC FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Defendant Ford Motor Company employed Rice, who drove…