Hoekman v. Nelson

[¶ 1.] In this personal injury action plaintiff Alvin Hoekman (Hoekman) appeals the circuit court’s grant of summary judgment to defendant Federal Express Corp. (Federal Express), determining that while Federal Express owed a limited duty of care to him, Hoekman was contributorily negligent more than slight as a matter of law. We affirm on the basis that the duty of care of Federal Express in these circumstances extended only to ensure Hoek-man’s safe passage in front of the, Federal Express vehicle.

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

[¶ 2.2 On October 17, 1995, Hoekman was injured as he crossed South Burr…