Into the Pit: Supreme Court Holds Vehicle Maintenance Mishap Triggers PIP

The Michigan Supreme Court held that injuries sustained while walking over to examine an old oil filter at an oil change facility arose from the maintenance of a motor vehicle as a motor vehicle. Therefore, the No-Fault Act applied to the accident and injuries, including the entitlement to PIP benefits. Additionally, the Court clarified that MCL 500.3106(1) did not independently provide no-fault benefits, but rather excluded coverage for injuries involving parked motor vehicles unless exceptions applied.