Legal Opinion
Kreski v. Modern Wholesale Electric Supply Co.
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided November 13, 1987No. Docket Nos. 78598, 78599, 78640, (Calendar Nos. 3-4)PublishedCited by 114 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRiley, C.J.
These consolidated cases present an issue of first impression in Michigan. We are asked to adopt the so-called fireman’s rule which precludes fire fighters and police officers from recovering damages for injuries arising out of the risks inherent in their respective professions. We are persuaded that the policy rationales underlying the rule are sound and practical, and thus, adopt the rule for this state.
FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS
KRESKI v MODERN WHOLESALE ELECTRIC
Plaintiff’s decedent, Gary Kreski,1 worked as a fire fighter for the City of Livonia. On April 17, 1983, Kreski died while fighting a…
2Cases cited31 opinions
- Rowland v. ChristianCalifornia Supreme Court · 1968
- Krauth v. Israel Geller and Buckingham Homes, Inc.Supreme Court of New Jersey · 1960
- Walters v. SloanCalifornia Supreme Court · 1977
- Lipson v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 1982
- Felgner v. AndersonMichigan Supreme Court · 1965
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3Cited by114 opinions
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- Furstein v. HillSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1991
- Winn v. FrasherIdaho Supreme Court · 1989
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