statutory grant immunity in Michigan

11 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1976–2026 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 (2)

Case	Followed	Cited
Thomas v. Department of State Highwaysgreen mich · 1976 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1976–1978 2 sentences 1976In Thomas v Department of State Highways, 398 Mich 1 ; 247 NW2d 530 (1976), we are faced with a statutory grant of immunity. 1976In Thomas v Department of State Highways, 398 Mich 1 ; 247 NW2d 530 (1976), we are faced with a statutory grant of immunity.	1	2
Pittman v. City of Taylorgreen mich · 1976 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978 2 sentences 1978See footnote 1. 3 "The holding we announce today is prospective, with the exception of the instant case and any cases now pending in which an express challenge to the common-law defense of governmental immunity had been made and preserved.” (Emphasis supplied.) Pittman v City of Taylor, 398 Mich 41, 50 ; 247 NW2d 512 (1976). 4 Evidently the plaintiffs’ attorneys erroneously believed that a statutory grant of state immunity from liability may have been in existence at the time of the accident. 5 It is firmly established that state agencies are entitled to immunity from liability only when they 1978See footnote 1. 3 "The holding we announce today is prospective, with the exception of the instant case and any cases now pending in which an express challenge to the common-law defense of governmental immunity had been made and preserved.” (Emphasis supplied.) Pittman v City of Taylor, 398 Mich 41, 50 ; 247 NW2d 512 (1976). 4 Evidently the plaintiffs’ attorneys erroneously believed that a statutory grant of state immunity from liability may have been in existence at the time of the accident. 5 It is firmly established that state agencies are entitled to immunity from liability only when they	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 (11)

Case	Cited	Years
Odom v. Wayne County green mich · 2008 2 sentences 2026In Odom, 482 Mich at 470 , the Michigan Supreme Court explained that MCL 691.1407(2) included only negligent and not intentional torts. “[T]he Legislature thereby removed immunity for intentional tort liability from the statutory grant of immunity in subsection 2.” Id. 2026In Odom, 482 Mich at 470 , the Michigan Supreme Court explained that MCL 691.1407(2) included only negligent and not intentional torts. “[T]he Legislature thereby removed immunity for intentional tort liability from the statutory grant of immunity in subsection 2.” Id.	3	2018–2026
Ross v. Consumers Power Co. yellow mich · 1985 2 sentences 2018“The seminal pre-July 7, 1986, case defining the parameters of governmental immunity for individuals from tort liability is Ross v Consumers Power Co (On Rehearing)[, 420 Mich 567 ; 363 NW2d 641 (1984)].” Odom, 482 Mich at 472 . 2018“The seminal pre-July 7, 1986, case defining the parameters of governmental immunity for individuals from tort liability is Ross v Consumers Power Co (On Rehearing)[, 420 Mich 567 ; 363 NW2d 641 (1984)].” Odom, 482 Mich at 472 .	2	2018–2018
Warner v. Mitts green michctapp · 1995 1 sentence 2002Id.	1	2002–2002
Knight v. Limbert green michctapp · 1988 2 sentences 1992Knight v Limbert, 170 Mich App 410, 414 ; 427 NW2d 637 (1988). 1992Knight v Limbert, 170 Mich App 410, 414 ; 427 NW2d 637 (1988).	1	1992–1992
Maki v. City of East Tawas green mich · 1971 2 sentences 1987In Maki v East Tawas, 385 Mich 151 ; 188 NW2d 593 (1971), aff'g 18 Mich App 109 ; 170 NW2d 530 (1969), this Court affirmed a Court of Appeals determination that 338 the statutory grant of immunity to governmental agencies in § 7 of 1964 PA 170 offended the title-object clause of Const 1963, art 4, § 24. 1987In Maki v East Tawas, 385 Mich 151 ; 188 NW2d 593 (1971), aff'g 18 Mich App 109 ; 170 NW2d 530 (1969), this Court affirmed a Court of Appeals determination that 338 the statutory grant of immunity to governmental agencies in § 7 of 1964 PA 170 offended the title-object clause of Const 1963, art 4, § 24.	1	1987–1987
Maki v. City of East Tawas green michctapp · 1970 2 sentences 1987In Maki v East Tawas, 385 Mich 151 ; 188 NW2d 593 (1971), aff'g 18 Mich App 109 ; 170 NW2d 530 (1969), this Court affirmed a Court of Appeals determination that 338 the statutory grant of immunity to governmental agencies in § 7 of 1964 PA 170 offended the title-object clause of Const 1963, art 4, § 24. 1987In Maki v East Tawas, 385 Mich 151 ; 188 NW2d 593 (1971), aff'g 18 Mich App 109 ; 170 NW2d 530 (1969), this Court affirmed a Court of Appeals determination that 338 the statutory grant of immunity to governmental agencies in § 7 of 1964 PA 170 offended the title-object clause of Const 1963, art 4, § 24.	1	1987–1987
Jackson v. Secretary of State neutral michctapp · 1981 2 sentences 1983Jackson v Secretary of State, 105 Mich App 132, 138 ; 306 NW2d 422 (1981). 1983Jackson v Secretary of State, 105 Mich App 132, 138 ; 306 NW2d 422 (1981).	1	1983–1983
Shavers v. Attorney General green mich · 1978 2 sentences 1979In Shavers v Attorney General, 402 Mich 554 , 613 n 37; 267 NW2d 72 (1978), the Court considered Michigan’s no-fault automobile insurance statute experimental since it had only been in effect for five years. 1979In Shavers v Attorney General, 402 Mich 554 , 613 n 37; 267 NW2d 72 (1978), the Court considered Michigan’s no-fault automobile insurance statute experimental since it had only been in effect for five years.	1	1979–1979
Daszkiewicz v. Detroit Board of Education green mich · 1942 2 sentences 1978See Thomas v Department of State Highways, 398 Mich 1, 11 ; 247 NW2d 530 (1976); Manion v State Highway Commissioner, 303 Mich 1, 19 ; 5 NW2d 527 (1942); Daszkiewicz v Detroit Board of Education, 301 Mich 212, 220 ; 3 NW2d 71 (1942). 1978See Thomas v Department of State Highways, 398 Mich 1, 11 ; 247 NW2d 530 (1976); Manion v State Highway Commissioner, 303 Mich 1, 19 ; 5 NW2d 527 (1942); Daszkiewicz v Detroit Board of Education, 301 Mich 212, 220 ; 3 NW2d 71 (1942).	1	1978–1978
Manion v. State Highway Commissioner green mich · 1942 2 sentences 1978See Thomas v Department of State Highways, 398 Mich 1, 11 ; 247 NW2d 530 (1976); Manion v State Highway Commissioner, 303 Mich 1, 19 ; 5 NW2d 527 (1942); Daszkiewicz v Detroit Board of Education, 301 Mich 212, 220 ; 3 NW2d 71 (1942). 1978See Thomas v Department of State Highways, 398 Mich 1, 11 ; 247 NW2d 530 (1976); Manion v State Highway Commissioner, 303 Mich 1, 19 ; 5 NW2d 527 (1942); Daszkiewicz v Detroit Board of Education, 301 Mich 212, 220 ; 3 NW2d 71 (1942).	1	1978–1978
Buddy v. Department of Natural Resources green michctapp · 1975 2 sentences 1977Buddy v Department of Natural Resources, 59 Mich App 598 ; 229 NW2d 865 (1975). 1977Buddy v Department of Natural Resources, 59 Mich App 598 ; 229 NW2d 865 (1975).	1	1977–1977

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1407 (9) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1401 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

MI 11 (1976–2026) WA 11 (1981–2008) NY 7 (1984–2005) CA 6 (1967–2009) OH 5 (1990–2021) IL 5 (1979–1996) CO 4 (2006–2015) FL 4 (1982–2001) WY 3 (1989–2008) LA 3 (1992–2022) MO 2 (2011–2012) AK 2 (1993–1996) VA 2 (1997–1997) NM 2 (1990–2005) TX 2 (2013–2017) OK 2 (1995–2000) CT 2 (1985–2023)

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