Stepp v. Department of Natural Resources

This is an action in tort, alleging negligence on the part of the State of Michigan in the repair and reconstruction of the State Fair Coliseum, located on the State Fair Grounds in the City of Detroit. The action originated in the Michigan Court of Claims, but was transferred by stipulation and order of the Court of Claims to Wayne Circuit Court. There it was consolidated with other actions arising out of the same occurrence. The trial commenced in 1984 with the circuit court sitting as a court of claims. The trial court ruled in favor of defendant. Plaintiff appeals as a matter of right…