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Is Cost Containment under the Michigan No Fault Act Dead?

Hyten Showdown – The Debate Continues as the Michigan Court of Appeals Releases Another Unpublished Opinion as to the Viability of the Innocent Third-Party Rule as it Applies to PIP Benefits

Not so Fast – Michigan Court of Appeals Confirms that Rental Car Companies May Not Use a Rental Agreement to Shift the Burden of No-Fault Benefits onto a Short-Term Renter’s Insurer

Court of Appeals rules that it is a jury question as to whether an injured party intended not only the act, but to cause injury to himself

Affiliated Medical v Liberty Mutual: no-fault provider suits continue to cause confusion with respect to District vs. Circuit Court jurisdiction

Striking the Testimony of a Defense Medical Expert Due to the Doctor’s Failure to Comply with a Subpoena Duces Tecum Was Considered an Abuse of Discretion in a No Fault Case

Sixth Circuit clarifies that §1332(c)(1) does not preclude federal jurisdiction over PIP cases

Court of Appeals rules that minority/insanity tolling provisions of Revised Judicature Act applies to written notice requirement in No-Fault claims, but does not allow a claimant to avoid “one-year-back” rule

When Statutes Collide: Supreme Court Clarifies The Interplay Between Governmental Immunity Act And Provision In No-Fault Act Authorizing Third-Party Tort Suits

Court of Appeals clarifies that health care providers do have standing to sue no-fault carriers directly for PIP benefits