Schaendorf v. Consumers Energy Co.

Flaintiffs, who own and operate a dairy farm in Allegan County, sued defendant for negligence, nuisance, and trespass relating to injuries to their dairy herd and property allegedly caused by stray voltage. Defendant moved for summary disposition of all three claims. The trial court granted defendant’s motion with respect to the claim for trespass, but denied the motion with respect to the claims for nuisance and negligence. This Court granted defendant’s application for leave to appeal. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

On appeal, defendant first argues that the trial court…