Chandler v. Muskegon County

I respectfully dissent. The majority today restricts the motor vehicle exception to governmental immunity to instances “directly associated with the driving of a motor vehicle.”11 disagree.

Operating a motor vehicle requires the performance of functions some of which are distinct from the act of driving. At a minimum, the Court should include within its reading of the statutory exception those functions that are distinct from, but necessary to and inherent in, driving a motor vehicle. I would hold that the opening and closing of bus doors to permit the driver to leave the bus is one such…