Legal Opinion
Jackson v. Oliver
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided March 8, 1994No. Docket 139231PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Per curiam
In this wrongful death action re- suiting from a high-speed chase, summary disposition was granted in favor of defendants, who are Michigan state troopers, pursuant to MCR 2.116(C) (8). Plaintiffs decedent, James Sims, was a motorcycle rider pursued by the troopers. This case involves an appellate issue of first impression in this state. Thus far, Michigan has not recognized a cause of action on behalf of a driver injured while fleeing the police.
The briefs and record consist of pleadings and argument and indicate that on June 6, 1987, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Michigan State Police…
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