Willie Griffin v. Trumbull Insurance Company

Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court held that Trumbull could be liable for Griffin’s PIP benefits because the higher-priority insurer was not identifiable before the statutory notice and limitations period expired, and Griffin had exercised due diligence under the circumstances. The Court also held that Trumbull’s failure to pay or deny the claim before the limitations period expired did not permit it to avoid liability after later identifying a higher-priority insurer. The Court reversed the judgment insofar as it granted summary disposition to Trumbull and remanded for further proceedings.