Doe v. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Detroit

Defendant Roman Catholic Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit appeals by leave granted the trial court’s order denying defendant’s motion for summary disposition under MCR 2.116(C)(7) in this case alleging sexual abuse by Robert Burkholder, a Roman Catholic priest. Defendant contends that the trial court erred in ruling that the applicable statutes of limitation did not bar plaintiff John Doe’s claims. We reverse because plaintiff has failed to state a claim for fraudulent concealment that would toll the statutes of limitation applicable to plaintiffs claims. While we are thoroughly…