Romeo v. Van Otterloo

Plaintiff appeals from an order of summary judgment in favor of defendant Ernst & Whinney (hereinafter defendant) based on plaintiff’s failure to state a cause of action, GCR 1963, 117.2(1).

Plaintiff’s wrongful death action arose out of an automobile accident that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the morning of April 6, 1978. On April 5, 1978, defendant held a party for one of its corporate clients to further the business relationship with that client. Defendant authorized a number of its employees and representatives, including John Neil Van Otterloo, to host the event. In the course…