Blakely v. State

OPINION

Frederick, J.

Claimant, Richard Blakely, filed his complaint in the Court of Claims on January 19, 1990. His claim sounds in tort. Claimant seeks recovery for injuries he received at the Pere Marquette State Park when his wheelchair went over the sidewalk and down a steep hill where it struck a steel post. Claimant alleges the State knew or should have known that the sidewalk in question was unsafe because it did not have guard rails, fences or protective railings; Claimant seeks damages in excess of $15,000.

The court has carefully reviewed the testimony and exhibits and the court has…