Bronson v. Oscoda Township

This matter is again before us for decision on remand from the Supreme Court. This time, however, we affirm the trial court’s grant of summary disposition.

Plaintiff was swimming in Lake Huron with a friend. At one point, both made a shallow dive. Plaintiff hit a sand bar and was flipped over on his back. As a result of the diving incident, plaintiff has been rendered a quadriplegic. Defendant maintains a pier near the area of the diving accident. Plaintiffs expert opines that the pier has a significant influence on the shoreline and bottom of the lake. Thus, plaintiff maintains that…