Lewis v. Detroit Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange

In this action to recover no-fault benefits under an automobile insurance policy issued by defendant to plaintiff, a jury returned a verdict for plaintiff of $25,000. The trial court denied plaintiff attorney fees and 12 per cent interest on the judgment. Defendant’s motion for new trial on grounds that the verdict was excessive was denied. Defendant appeals and plaintiff cross-appeals.

Plaintiff was injured in an automobile accident on April 23, 1976. It is undisputed that he was disabled as a result of the accident. Defendant voluntarily paid medical expenses, but denied plaintiff’s claim…