Legal Opinion
Berkowski v. Hall
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided June 20, 1979No. Docket 78-950PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDanhof, C.J.
This appeal entails application of the governmental immunity statute, MCL 691.1407; MSA 3.996(107), to the operation of an emergency medical services (EMS) unit by a mu nicipal fire department. The trial judge has granted accelerated judgment for the City of Dear-born and Dearborn Fire Department on grounds that such an operation is a "governmental function”. We reverse.
Plaintiffs decedent was injured in an automobile collision. An emergency vehicle from the Dearborn Fire Department was summoned to the scene of the accident to administer first aid and transport victims to the hospital.…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Williams v. City of DetroitMichigan Supreme Court · 1961
- Parker v. Port Huron HospitalMichigan Supreme Court · 1960
- Bricker v. GreenMichigan Supreme Court · 1946
- Parker v. City of Highland ParkMichigan Supreme Court · 1978
- Pittman v. City of TaylorMichigan Supreme Court · 1976
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3Cited by15 opinions
- Wanzer v. District of ColumbiaDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1990
- Ross v. Consumers Power Co.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1979
- Cobb v. FoxMichigan Court of Appeals · 1982
- Feliciano v. Department of Natural ResourcesMichigan Court of Appeals · 1980
- Trezzi v. City of DetroitMichigan Court of Appeals · 1982
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