Churilla v. School District for East Detroit

This appeal involves the sole issue of whether the day-to-day operation of a public school, including the administration and supervision of a football program, is a governmental function and, therefore, entitled to immunity. We hold that a public school in the operation of its athletic program is entitled to immunity, and so affirm the order of the trial judge granting the school district’s motion for summary judgment.

John Lawrence Churilla was a student at Oak-wood Junior High School within the defendant school district. He was participating in a practice session of the school’s football…