Marsh v. Water L & Couse & Co.

In this negligence action, defendant, Walter L. Couse and Company, appeals by leave granted from the trial court’s order denying its motion for change of venue improperly laid. We reverse.

In their complaint, plaintiffs allege that William Marsh, a carpenter employed by the Edrick M. Owen Company, was injured in a construction accident at the Brighton High School, located in Livingston County. Defendant was the general contractor involved in the design and construction of the renovations at the school. Defendant is located within Wayne County, Michigan. Plaintiffs allege that defendant…