Williams v. City of Cadillac

Plaintiffs appeal as of right from an order of summary judgment granted by the Wexford County Circuit Court.

On February 4, 1983, Mary Jo Williams fell into the open waters of Lake Cadillac while snowmobiling and later died. This wrongful death action followed. Plaintiffs’ consolidated complaint alleged liability under theories of negligence, gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct, nuisance, and nuisance in fact.

On August 24, 1984, the trial court issued an opinion granting summary judgment on all counts, without specifying the basis of summary judgment, in favor of defendant…