Insufficient Evidence Of Fraud: Auto Insurer Not Entitled To Rescind Policy
An auto insurance company could not rescind an insured’s policy ab initio (“from the beginning”) because there was not enough evidence the insured made fraudulent statements during the application process, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
Attorney Fee Award Nixed Because DHHS Claim Takes Precedence
A probate court’s order awarding an attorney his fees from a decedent’s estate must be reversed because the Department of Health and Human Services’ claim for fees under the Michigan Medicaid Estate Recovery Program has higher priority.