The Andary Opinion: Auto No-Fault Update

Virtual Event

Presenter: Wayne Miller, Esq.
Miller and Tischler, P.C

ANDARY OPINION IS PUBLISHED: CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE OPINION

Join CMSA Detroit in welcoming speaker Wayne Miller, attorney, prominent Auto No-Fault expert and advocate in a timely virtual presentation on the recent Michigan Supreme Court opinion on the Andary lawsuit.  Wayne Miller, Esq, will discuss the Andary opinion: how we got here and what the holding means to Michigan citizens and future professional practice.  

Background

The 1973 Michigan Auto No-Fault Insurance Act (MCL 500.3101, et seq) guaranteed lifelong medical and rehabilitative care after catastrophic motor vehicle accidents. In 2019, despite strong opposition, Michigan’s governor and legislature made devastating changes to the law by signing Public Acts 21 and 22. This included a severe cut in attendant care hours which quickly had life-altering effects.  In 2019, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of two Michigan citizens.  The lawsuit, (Andary vs.USAA Casualty Insurance), argued that the defendant purchased an insurance policy prior to the new law and therefore had a legal and binding contract with the insurance company to provide lifetime unlimited care as promised, including 24/7 attendant care.  After hearings in the circuit and appellate courts, the case was presented before the Michigan Supreme Court. The Supreme Court opinion (due by July 31, 2023) will have a permanent impact on the future of Auto No Fault.  

CEUS / Contact Hours 

This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CCM® board-certified case managers for 1.0 CE contact hour.