Titan Insurance Company v. Hyten

Michigan Supreme Court opinion allows auto insurers to revisit application for No-Fault benefits after the claim is made

Case impact

Auto insurers in Michigan have the ability to revisit the application for No-Fault benefits after the claim is made — rather than performing due diligence at the time the policy issued — enabling insurers to avoid liability for a third-party injury in some cases, and lowering the bar for them to prove fraud (2012).

For more information, read our blog on Titan Insurance Company v. Hyten: Activist Michigan Supreme Court justice bends law to favor auto insurance companies in fraud cases.

Here’s the official Michigan Supreme Court opinion on Titan v. Hyten.