Plumley exception in Michigan

11 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Michigan courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

Case	Followed	Cited
McCALLISTER v. SUN VALLEY POOLS, INCgreen michctapp · 1980 · cited in 8 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1982–2018 2 sentences 1991The second Plumley exception was also discussed in McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, supra, p 131. 1989Panels in Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975), lv den 395 Mich 751 (1975); Hush v Devilbiss Co, supra; McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, 100 Mich App 131 ; 298 NW2d 687 (1980); Wright v Wright, 134 Mich App 800 ; 351 NW2d 868 (1984); Mayberry v Pryor, 134 Mich App 826 ; 352 NW2d 322 (1984), rev’d on other grounds 422 Mich 579 ; 374 NW2d 683 (1985); Haddrill v Damon, 149 Mich App 702 ; 386 NW2d 643 (1986), all held, either explicitly or by implication, that claims of negligent supervision of a child brought against a parent or one in loco parentis are barred un	3	8
Paige v. Bing Construction Co.green michctapp · 1975 · cited in 7 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1982–2019 2 sentences 1989Panels in Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975), lv den 395 Mich 751 (1975); Hush v Devilbiss Co, supra; McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, 100 Mich App 131 ; 298 NW2d 687 (1980); Wright v Wright, 134 Mich App 800 ; 351 NW2d 868 (1984); Mayberry v Pryor, 134 Mich App 826 ; 352 NW2d 322 (1984), rev’d on other grounds 422 Mich 579 ; 374 NW2d 683 (1985); Haddrill v Damon, 149 Mich App 702 ; 386 NW2d 643 (1986), all held, either explicitly or by implication, that claims of negligent supervision of a child brought against a parent or one in loco parentis are barred un 1989Panels in Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975), lv den 395 Mich 751 (1975); Hush v Devilbiss Co, supra; McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, 100 Mich App 131 ; 298 NW2d 687 (1980); Wright v Wright, 134 Mich App 800 ; 351 NW2d 868 (1984); Mayberry v Pryor, 134 Mich App 826 ; 352 NW2d 322 (1984), rev’d on other grounds 422 Mich 579 ; 374 NW2d 683 (1985); Haddrill v Damon, 149 Mich App 702 ; 386 NW2d 643 (1986), all held, either explicitly or by implication, that claims of negligent supervision of a child brought against a parent or one in loco parentis are barred un	2	7
Spikes v. Banksgreen michctapp · 1998 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018 2 sentences 2018See Spikes v. Banks , 231 Mich. App. 341 , 349, 586 N.W.2d 106 (1998) ; McCallister , 100 Mich. App. at 139 , 298 N.W.2d 687 . 3. 2018See Spikes v. Banks , 231 Mich. App. 341 , 349, 586 N.W.2d 106 (1998) ; McCallister , 100 Mich. App. at 139 , 298 N.W.2d 687 . 3.	2	2
Wright v. Wrightgreen michctapp · 1984 · cited in 4 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1985–1991 2 sentences 1989Panels in Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975), lv den 395 Mich 751 (1975); Hush v Devilbiss Co, supra; McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, 100 Mich App 131 ; 298 NW2d 687 (1980); Wright v Wright, 134 Mich App 800 ; 351 NW2d 868 (1984); Mayberry v Pryor, 134 Mich App 826 ; 352 NW2d 322 (1984), rev’d on other grounds 422 Mich 579 ; 374 NW2d 683 (1985); Haddrill v Damon, 149 Mich App 702 ; 386 NW2d 643 (1986), all held, either explicitly or by implication, that claims of negligent supervision of a child brought against a parent or one in loco parentis are barred un 1989Panels in Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975), lv den 395 Mich 751 (1975); Hush v Devilbiss Co, supra; McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, 100 Mich App 131 ; 298 NW2d 687 (1980); Wright v Wright, 134 Mich App 800 ; 351 NW2d 868 (1984); Mayberry v Pryor, 134 Mich App 826 ; 352 NW2d 322 (1984), rev’d on other grounds 422 Mich 579 ; 374 NW2d 683 (1985); Haddrill v Damon, 149 Mich App 702 ; 386 NW2d 643 (1986), all held, either explicitly or by implication, that claims of negligent supervision of a child brought against a parent or one in loco parentis are barred un	1	4
Hush v. Devilbiss Co.green michctapp · 1977 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1986–1991 2 sentences 1986This Court has consistently held that a suit such as this one, grounded upon negligent parental supervision, falls within the first Plumley exception. 1 See Wright v Wright, supra, pp 806-807; McCallister v 706 Sun Valley Pools, Inc, supra, pp 137-139; Hush v Devilbiss Co, 77 Mich App 639, 643-644; 259 NW2d 170 (1977); Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480, 485 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975), lv den 395 Mich 751 (1975). 1986This Court has consistently held that a suit such as this one, grounded upon negligent parental supervision, falls within the first Plumley exception. 1 See Wright v Wright, supra, pp 806-807; McCallister v 706 Sun Valley Pools, Inc, supra, pp 137-139; Hush v Devilbiss Co, 77 Mich App 639, 643-644; 259 NW2d 170 (1977); Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480, 485 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975), lv den 395 Mich 751 (1975).	1	2
Estate of Ezekiel D Goodwin v. Northwest Michigan Fair Associationgreen michctapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022 2 sentences 2022See id. 2022See id.	1	1
Thelen v. Thelengreen michctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 2 sentences 1991See Thelen v Thelen, 174 Mich App 380, 384 ; 435 NW2d 495 (1989). 1991See Thelen v Thelen, 174 Mich App 380, 384 ; 435 NW2d 495 (1989).	1	1
Carey v. Meijer, Incgreen michctapp · 1987 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991 2 sentences 1991The decision of defendants to have a swimming pool can be characterized as the exercise of reasonable parental discretion regarding the standard of housing they would provide for their family members. [Id., pp 139-140.] Finally, the second Plumley exception was also discussed in Carey v Meijer, Inc, 160 Mich App 461 ; 408 NW2d 478 (1987), where the Court followed Grodin and held that because the plaintiff had clearly stated a claim for negligence, summary disposition was improperly granted to the defendant. 1991The decision of defendants to have a swimming pool can be characterized as the exercise of reasonable parental discretion regarding the standard of housing they would provide for their family members. [Id., pp 139-140.] Finally, the second Plumley exception was also discussed in Carey v Meijer, Inc, 160 Mich App 461 ; 408 NW2d 478 (1987), where the Court followed Grodin and held that because the plaintiff had clearly stated a claim for negligence, summary disposition was improperly granted to the defendant.	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Michigan. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

Case	Cited	Years
Mayberry v. Pryor green mich · 1985 2 sentences 1989Panels in Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975), lv den 395 Mich 751 (1975); Hush v Devilbiss Co, supra; McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, 100 Mich App 131 ; 298 NW2d 687 (1980); Wright v Wright, 134 Mich App 800 ; 351 NW2d 868 (1984); Mayberry v Pryor, 134 Mich App 826 ; 352 NW2d 322 (1984), rev’d on other grounds 422 Mich 579 ; 374 NW2d 683 (1985); Haddrill v Damon, 149 Mich App 702 ; 386 NW2d 643 (1986), all held, either explicitly or by implication, that claims of negligent supervision of a child brought against a parent or one in loco parentis are barred un 1989Panels in Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975), lv den 395 Mich 751 (1975); Hush v Devilbiss Co, supra; McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, 100 Mich App 131 ; 298 NW2d 687 (1980); Wright v Wright, 134 Mich App 800 ; 351 NW2d 868 (1984); Mayberry v Pryor, 134 Mich App 826 ; 352 NW2d 322 (1984), rev’d on other grounds 422 Mich 579 ; 374 NW2d 683 (1985); Haddrill v Damon, 149 Mich App 702 ; 386 NW2d 643 (1986), all held, either explicitly or by implication, that claims of negligent supervision of a child brought against a parent or one in loco parentis are barred un	3	1986–1991
Plumley v. Klein green mich · 1972 2 sentences 2018The Michigan Supreme Court generally abolished intra-family tort immunity in Plumley v. Klein , 388 Mich. 1 , 8, 199 N.W.2d 169 (1972), holding that a child could maintain a lawsuit against his or her parents for an injury resulting from a parent's negligence. 144 However, the Plumley Court retained two exceptions to this rule, concluding that parental immunity remained: (1) where the alleged negligent act involves an exercise of reasonable parental authority over the child; and (2) where the alleged negligent act involves an exercise of reasonable parental discretion with respect to the prov 2018The Michigan Supreme Court generally abolished intra-family tort immunity in Plumley v. Klein , 388 Mich. 1 , 8, 199 N.W.2d 169 (1972), holding that a child could maintain a lawsuit against his or her parents for an injury resulting from a parent's negligence. 144 However, the Plumley Court retained two exceptions to this rule, concluding that parental immunity remained: (1) where the alleged negligent act involves an exercise of reasonable parental authority over the child; and (2) where the alleged negligent act involves an exercise of reasonable parental discretion with respect to the prov	2	2018–2019
Haddrill v. Damon green michctapp · 1986 2 sentences 1989Panels in Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975), lv den 395 Mich 751 (1975); Hush v Devilbiss Co, supra; McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, 100 Mich App 131 ; 298 NW2d 687 (1980); Wright v Wright, 134 Mich App 800 ; 351 NW2d 868 (1984); Mayberry v Pryor, 134 Mich App 826 ; 352 NW2d 322 (1984), rev’d on other grounds 422 Mich 579 ; 374 NW2d 683 (1985); Haddrill v Damon, 149 Mich App 702 ; 386 NW2d 643 (1986), all held, either explicitly or by implication, that claims of negligent supervision of a child brought against a parent or one in loco parentis are barred un 1989Panels in Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975), lv den 395 Mich 751 (1975); Hush v Devilbiss Co, supra; McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, 100 Mich App 131 ; 298 NW2d 687 (1980); Wright v Wright, 134 Mich App 800 ; 351 NW2d 868 (1984); Mayberry v Pryor, 134 Mich App 826 ; 352 NW2d 322 (1984), rev’d on other grounds 422 Mich 579 ; 374 NW2d 683 (1985); Haddrill v Damon, 149 Mich App 702 ; 386 NW2d 643 (1986), all held, either explicitly or by implication, that claims of negligent supervision of a child brought against a parent or one in loco parentis are barred un	2	1989–1991
Mayberry v. Pryor green michctapp · 1984 2 sentences 1989Panels in Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975), lv den 395 Mich 751 (1975); Hush v Devilbiss Co, supra; McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, 100 Mich App 131 ; 298 NW2d 687 (1980); Wright v Wright, 134 Mich App 800 ; 351 NW2d 868 (1984); Mayberry v Pryor, 134 Mich App 826 ; 352 NW2d 322 (1984), rev’d on other grounds 422 Mich 579 ; 374 NW2d 683 (1985); Haddrill v Damon, 149 Mich App 702 ; 386 NW2d 643 (1986), all held, either explicitly or by implication, that claims of negligent supervision of a child brought against a parent or one in loco parentis are barred un 1989Panels in Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975), lv den 395 Mich 751 (1975); Hush v Devilbiss Co, supra; McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, 100 Mich App 131 ; 298 NW2d 687 (1980); Wright v Wright, 134 Mich App 800 ; 351 NW2d 868 (1984); Mayberry v Pryor, 134 Mich App 826 ; 352 NW2d 322 (1984), rev’d on other grounds 422 Mich 579 ; 374 NW2d 683 (1985); Haddrill v Damon, 149 Mich App 702 ; 386 NW2d 643 (1986), all held, either explicitly or by implication, that claims of negligent supervision of a child brought against a parent or one in loco parentis are barred un	2	1989–1991
Vandonkelaar v. Kid's Kourt, LLC green michctapp · 2010 2 sentences 2019A claim for negligent parental supervision of a child falls within the first Plumley exception, meaning that a parent is granted immunity and a child may not sue a parent for negligent supervision. [Citations omitted.] See also Vandonkelaar v Kid’s Kourt, LLC, 290 Mich App 187, 196 ; 800 NW2d 760 (2010) (MURRAY, J., dissenting) (“Although parents traditionally enjoyed immunity from suit by their minor child should they breach the duties owed to the child, the modern rule is that a child may sue his parents for negligence. 2019A claim for negligent parental supervision of a child falls within the first Plumley exception, meaning that a parent is granted immunity and a child may not sue a parent for negligent supervision. [Citations omitted.] See also Vandonkelaar v Kid’s Kourt, LLC, 290 Mich App 187, 196 ; 800 NW2d 760 (2010) (MURRAY, J., dissenting) (“Although parents traditionally enjoyed immunity from suit by their minor child should they breach the duties owed to the child, the modern rule is that a child may sue his parents for negligence.	1	2019–2019
Phillips v. Deihm green michctapp · 1995 2 sentences 2019“In determining whether a defendant was exercising reasonable parental authority, the question is not whether the defendant acted negligently, but whether the alleged act reasonably fell within one of the Plumley exceptions,” Phillips v Deihm, 213 Mich App 389, 395 ; 541 NW2d 566 (1995), and this Court has repeatedly held that a claim for negligent parental supervision falls under the first exception, Paige v Bing Constr Co, 61 Mich App 480, 484 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975) (“A parent’s exercise of authority over his or her child involves more than discipline. 2019“In determining whether a defendant was exercising reasonable parental authority, the question is not whether the defendant acted negligently, but whether the alleged act reasonably fell within one of the Plumley exceptions,” Phillips v Deihm, 213 Mich App 389, 395 ; 541 NW2d 566 (1995), and this Court has repeatedly held that a claim for negligent parental supervision falls under the first exception, Paige v Bing Constr Co, 61 Mich App 480, 484 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975) (“A parent’s exercise of authority over his or her child involves more than discipline.	1	2019–2019
Grodin v. Grodin green michctapp · 1980 2 sentences 1991In Grodin v Grodin, 102 Mich App 396 ; 301 NW2d 869 (1980), the Court decided that the use of the word "reasonable” in the two Plumley exceptions requires that the trier of fact, not the court, decide whether the exceptions apply. 1991In Grodin v Grodin, 102 Mich App 396 ; 301 NW2d 869 (1980), the Court decided that the use of the word "reasonable” in the two Plumley exceptions requires that the trier of fact, not the court, decide whether the exceptions apply.	1	1991–1991
American States Insurance v. Albin green michctapp · 1982 2 sentences 1984Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480, 483-486 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975); McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, 100 Mich App 131, 137-139 ; 298 NW2d 687 (1980); American States Ins Co v Albin, 118 Mich App 201, 207 ; 324 NW2d 574 (1982). 1984Paige v Bing Construction Co, 61 Mich App 480, 483-486 ; 233 NW2d 46 (1975); McCallister v Sun Valley Pools, Inc, 100 Mich App 131, 137-139 ; 298 NW2d 687 (1980); American States Ins Co v Albin, 118 Mich App 201, 207 ; 324 NW2d 574 (1982).	1	1984–1984

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2956 (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2957 (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2960 (3) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.6304 (3)

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