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Michigan Supreme Court rules that, under certain circumstances, No-Fault insurers may not avoid payment of mandatory PIP benefits even if fraud is involved.

Michigan expands coverage for chiropractic services under state’s revised No-Fault auto insurance law.

With U.S. tort litigation continuing to climb to historic levels, arbitration may offer insurance providers lower costs, better venue option for resolving claims.

Investigating a plaintiff’s prior suits may reveal contrary positions barring a claim through judicial estoppel.

This plaintiff’s party life style resulted in the Michigan appellate court upholding dismissal of her PIP case due to fraud.

Michigan appellate court reaffirms one year back rule, rejects healthcare provider “Consent to Treat Forms” as assignments of rights.

Effective July 1, Michigan auto insurance rates will increase by $28 per vehicle for state’s catastrophic injury fund.

Michigan takes legislative lead on curbing the use of electronic devices by motorists.

Michigan motorists could face $400 fine under new slow down, move over law designed to protect state’s emergency personnel.

Appellate Court upholds grant of summary disposition in a PIP no-fault case involving an injury at a gasoline pump.

If you’re not listed on the bill of lading, you may not have standing to be listed on the complaint under Carmack Amendment.

Supreme Court ruling clears path for plaintiffs to claim additional bodily injury damages in municipal vehicle liability cases.

Appellate court upholds grant of summary disposition in fraudulent PIP and uninsured motorist case.

Michigan appellate court considers whether "sudden emergency" doctrine applies to case where the driver's excessive speed contributed to the emergency situation.

Insurers should consider how the implications of the one-year back rule in Michigan PIP cases could limit their ability to seek reimbursement from other carriers

Appellate court rules tricking out your ride could change its classification as a motor vehicle.

Appellate court’s ruling blurs applicability of res judicata in Michigan to uninsured motorist claims after prior no-fault suit

What is the Medicare Secondary Payment Act and why is important in the litigation context? This post provides a breakdown of the basics.

Appellate court affirms ruling that no-fault insurance benefits are unavailable to plaintiff who allowed policy to be cancelled on same day as motor vehicle accident.

Of the most populace motorcycle states in the country, only Michigan motorcyclists enjoy no-fault benefits from the involved motor vehicle first, regardless of fault.