Carissimi v. Jonas

This appeal stems from the circuit court’s order of summary disposition for third-party defendant, Aldon Carissimi, dismissing the contribution claim brought by third-party plaintiffs, the Jonases. They appeal that order as of right, and we reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

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The material facts of this case are not in dispute. In June 1991, Aldon Carissimi was operating his motor vehicle while his eight-year-old daughter, Theresa Carissimi, rode in the front passenger seat, allegedly without wearing her seat belt. At some point on the day in question, an…