Velmer v. Baraga Area Schools

The issue in this case is whether the public building exception to governmental immunity applies under the facts presented. The Court of Appeals held that the exception was inapplicable and affirmed the trial court’s grant of summary disposition in defendant’s favor. We reverse that decision.

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

On October 6, 1982, plaintiff" was injured while *387working on a milling machine during metal shop class at the Baraga Area Schools. Apparently, plaintiffs gloved hand came in contact with the machine’s cutting mechanism, dismembering his right index finger and nearly severing his right…