Thurman v. City of Pontiac

Defendant, the city of Pontiac (the City), appeals by right the circuit court’s denial of its motion *383for summary disposition brought pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(7) on the basis of governmental immunity.1 We reverse and remand for entry of judgment in favor of the City.

On March 3, 2010, plaintiff was walking in the City when he fell on a public sidewalk, sustaining injuries to his left leg. Plaintiff alleged that he had tripped on a portion of the sidewalk that was cracked or uneven. On April 15, 2010, plaintiff notified the City in writing that he had tripped on an allegedly defective sidewalk…