Krygel v. City of Detroit

Plaintiff appeals as of right from an order of summary judgment entered in the Wayne County Circuit Court dismissing his complaint for no-fault benefits.

Plaintiff was injured as a result of an automobile accident which arose out of and in the course of his employment with the Detroit Police Department. Although plaintiff was eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits, he instead elected to receive charter benefits pursuant to Chapter 21, § 18, of the 1974 Charter of the City of Detroit. The absolute right to elect benefits under the charter was extended to plaintiff as a consequence…