Ball v. Chrysler Corp.

Defendant Chrysler Corporation appeals by leave granted the circuit court’s denial of its motion for summary disposition in plaintiff Samuel K. Ball’s action against Chrysler and defendants John S. Dewey and Michael J. Picraux for injuries arising from an automobile accident. We reverse and remand.

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Chrysler leases motor vehicles to certain categories of its employees as part of its normal business operations. In December 1992, Picraux leased a 1992 Dodge Spirit automobile through Chrysler’s “Employee/Retiree Car Lease Program.” The lease was for two years. As part of the lease agreement,…