Strohmaier v. Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Plaintiff Brian Strohmaier brought suit against defendants Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Dr. G. A. Saunders and Dr. Robert M. Stewart for what, in effect, amounts to a claim of "wrongful life”. Defendants filed a motion for summary judgment, asserting that Michigan law does not recognize such a cause of action by a child. A motion for summary judgment was also filed in the companion case brought on behalf of plaintiff’s parents but was later withdrawn. A hearing was conducted, at which time defendants’ motion for summary judgments was granted. Plaintiff appeals as of right.

A motion…