Karen Scugoza v. Metropolitan Direct Property and Casualty Ins Co

At issue in this case is whether old-age Social Security benefits payable in accordance with 42 USC 402 are “tangible things of economic value” as that term is used in MCL 500.3108(1) and, therefore, can be considered in a calculation of survivors’ loss benefits under the no-fault act, MCL 500.3101 et seq. The trial court determined that old-age Social Security benefits were, under the plain language of MCL 500.3108(1), “tangible things of economic value,” and granted plaintiff partial summary disposition under MCR 2.116(C)(10). Defendant appeals that ruling by leave granted. Because we…