Davey v. Detroit Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange

This case concerns whether the Legislature violated constitutional due process or equal protection in providing for cost-of-living increases for no-fault insurance work loss benefits under MCL 500.3107(b); MSA 24.13107(b) but not *4for no-fault insurance survivors’ loss benefits under MCL 500.3108; MSA 24.13108. Plaintiff argues increases in the cost of living affect both classes alike. However, we find that the greater pecuniary benefit provided by survivors’ loss benefits supports the legislative decision to provide cost-of-living increases for work loss benefits but not for survivors’ loss…