Williams v. Wheels, Inc

The question posed for review in the instant matter is whether, in this action for damages brought pursuant to the no-fault act, 1 the defense attorney’s remarks in closing argument concerning the impact of this case upon the continued viability of the no-fault scheme in Michigan were improper and served to deny the plaintiff a fair trial. We answer that question in the affirmative.

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On September 3, 1976, the plaintiff was a passenger in a car driven by defendant Laurie Sue Lougheed. The car was owned by defendant Wheels, Inc. There was a collision with another vehicle as a result of which the…