Coates v. Michigan Mutual Insurance

Plaintiff brought this action seeking loss-of-income benefits from his no-fault automobile insurer. The trial court entered partial summary judgment in favor of plaintiff and partial summary judgment in favor of defendant. Plaintiff appeals.

In November of 1976, plaintiff, while in the course of his employment as a truck driver for Central Transport Company, was involved in a motor vehicle accident in which he suffered personal injuries and his semi truck was damaged. Plaintiff’s physical injuries prevented his returning to work until February of 1977. Plaintiff received workers’ compensation…