Scotti v. City of Birmingham

The question in this case is whether, in a negligence action, defendant City of Birmingham is entitled to summary judgment because it was granted immunity, when operating a municipal airport, by Code of Ala., Tit. 4, § 24, and Tit. 62, § 660.

We hold the City immune and affirm.

The issue is whether the decision in Jackson v. City ofFlorence, 294 Ala. 592, 320 So.2d 68 (1975), effectively removes immunity granted the City by the Code sections mentioned.

Joseph F. Scotti sued the City of Birmingham after sustaining injuries in a fall allegedly caused by a wet, slippery mat at an entrance doorway…