Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance v. Marlette Homes, Inc.

The plaintiff insured a manufactured home that burned in 1991. As subrogee of the owners, the plaintiff sued the manufacturer. The circuit court granted summary disposition in favor of the manufacturer, relying on a statute of repose. The Court of Appeals reversed the summary disposition, but we reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals and reinstate the summary disposition in favor of the manufacturer.

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In 1971, Terry C. Weir and Darlene Weir purchased a manufactured home from Marlette Homes, Inc. The Weirs placed the home on their property in Jeddo, St. Clair County. To insure their home,…