Reich v. State Highway Department

*620Adams, J.

I. Facts and Proceedings

These cases challenge the constitutionality of the notice requirement of 1964 PA 170.

1. Reich v State Highway Department

On October 10,1966, on Highway US-45 in Ontonagon County, Patricia Reich suffered a whiplash injury when the car she was driving swerved out of control and collided with a tree. Claims on behalf of herself and her husband were filed December 12, 1966—63 days after the accident.

2. Knapp v State Highway Department

On August 22,1966, on Highway US-45 in Ontonagon County, Maxine Knapp and her three children (all under seven years of age) were…