Martin v. Detroit Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange

Plaintiff, Viola A. Martin, who was seriously injured 1 in an automobile accident on June 18, 1978, sought no-fault benefits against defendants, Detroit Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange (DAIIE) and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. Defendant DAIIE filed a cross-claim against defendant Nationwide for recoupment of payments made to plaintiff prior to com mencement of the lawsuit on April 17, 1979. After a hearing and after the parties stipulated the facts, the trial court filed a written opinion holding that defendant DAIIE was solely responsible for paying plaintiff the benefits provided…