Mallison v. Scribner

In this negligence action stemming from an automobile accident, plaintiff Julie A. Mallison appeals by right the circuit court’s order granting summary disposition to defendants Randy Scribner and Dorothie Lack under MCR 2.116(I)(2). Mallison had sought partial summary disposition regarding the affirmative defense of impairment. We affirm. We decide this appeal without oral argument under MCR 7.214(E).

I. BASIC FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The basic facts of this case are not in dispute. On November 5, 2000, Mallison and Lack went to a local bar, where they shared a pitcher of 12 beers over…