Morrison v. Dickinson

In these consolidated appeals, defendants appeal by leave granted the circuit court’s order denying their respective motions for summary disposition. Defendants claim that the court erred as a matter of law in interpreting 1993 PA 78 contrary to its plainly stated language. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiff Julie Morrison sought prenatal care from defendant Timothy K. Dickinson, M.D., at defendant Allegan Medical Clinic, P.C., during the course of her third pregnancy. On May 21, 1992, defendant physician admitted Mrs. Morrison to defendant Allegan General Hospital to deliver the child.…