Perakis says he was recently informed by State Farm’s lawyer that it was withdrawing that dismissal motion. However, the insurer is still refusing to pay the claim and could make the same argument as the case heads to trial, Perakis says.
The case involves the claims of a paralyzed man who was hit by an SUV while crossing the street on his way to a doughnut shop. The insurance companies’ position? Because the man didn’t have auto insurance on his scooter, they shouldn’t have to pay for any damage caused to him by the SUV.
A spokeswoman for State Farm declined to comment. Farm Bureau issued a statement describing the accident as “very minor” and saying it had an ethical obligation to provide a “vigorous defense to all claims” using “all legal defenses available.”
Veness was paralyzed in a 2004 work accident. In 2012 he was on his way to a Dunkin’ Donuts near his home in Center Line, Mich., when he was hit by the driver of a Jeep Cherokee while crossing the street. He is seeking payments for medical procedures for injuries he says were caused by the accident and money for pain and suffering, according to Perakis.
In its defence for not involving in the Indian scooter market, Mr. Bajaj cites the good performance of the company’s motorcycles in the export markets. Nigeria, Colombia, Bangladesh and Philippines are the top 4 export markets and the brand claims to have leadership in all these countries.
Two insurance companies have made an unusual argument in a Michigan case: They’re insisting that the drivers of motorized mobility scooters should be required to get the same insurance as car and truck owners.