Thornhill v. City of Detroit

Plaintiff commenced an action for the wrongful death of Norman Earnest, allegedly due to the negligence of certain Emergency Medical Services technicians in not keeping clear Mr. Earnest’s throat while transporting him to the hospital. The technicians were dismissed from the action, having immunity under MCL 338.1925; MSA 14.528(455) (repealed by 1978 PA 368). A jury returned a verdict of no cause of action in favor of the remaining defendants. Plaintiffs delayed ap*658peal is now before us, on remand from the Supreme Court, "for consideration as on leave granted”. 419 Mich 870 (1984).

Plaintiff…