Huron Potawatomi, Inc v. Stinger

Defendant Kathy Stinger appeals as of right from an order granting plaintiff, Huron Potawatomi, Inc., summary disposition pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(7) on the basis that her counterclaim was barred by plaintiff’s sovereign immunity. We affirm.

Plaintiff is an Indian tribe. Plaintiff incorporated as a Michigan nonprofit corporation in 1970. Plaintiff is administered by an elected chairman and council. Defendant is a member of the tribe.

On October 11, 1993, the parties entered into a contract. The contract provided that defendant would engage in genealogical research for plaintiff in its effort to…