MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS (February 24, 2026) - Maksym et al v. Auto-Owners (Docket No. 372827).
Michigan Court of Appeals clarifies Cantina, appraisals, and the one year statute of limitations at MCL 500.2833(1)(q) concerning tolling.
The Michigan Court of Appeals addresses the relationship between appraisal, coverage disputes, and the one-year limitation period under MCL 500.2833(1)(q), clarifying the scope of Cantina Enterprises II. The Court held that tolling continues until liability is formally and unequivocally denied, partial payments do not constitute an admission of liability for disputed claim categories, and appraisal is required only when coverage is admitted and the remaining dispute concerns the amount of loss.
Michigan Court of Appeals clarifies Cantina, appraisals, and the one year statute of limitations at MCL 500.2833(1)(q) concerning tolling.
The Michigan Court of Appeals addresses the relationship between appraisal, coverage disputes, and the one-year limitation period under MCL 500.2833(1)(q), clarifying the scope of Cantina Enterprises II. The Court held that tolling continues until liability is formally and unequivocally denied, partial payments do not constitute an admission of liability for disputed claim categories, and appraisal is required only when coverage is admitted and the remaining dispute concerns the amount of loss.
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