no-duty rule in Michigan

9 Michigan opinions name it 2 courts 1990–2023 4 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 (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
Felgner v. Andersongreen mich · 1965 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1990–1991 2 sentences 1991See Felgner v Anderson, 375 Mich 23, 54 ; 133 NW2d 136 (1965). 1991See Felgner v Anderson, 375 Mich 23, 54 ; 133 NW2d 136 (1965).	2	2
Harrison v. Taylorgreen idaho · 1989 · cited in 2 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1990–1992 2 sentences 1992Parker v Highland Park, Inc, 565 SW2d 512 (Tex, 1978); Woolston v Wells, 297 Or 548 ; 687 P2d 144 (1984); Cox v J C Penney Co, Inc, 741 SW2d 28 (Mo, 1987); Harrison v Taylor, 115 Idaho 588 ; 768 P2d 1321 (1989). 1992Parker v Highland Park, Inc, 565 SW2d 512 (Tex, 1978); Woolston v Wells, 297 Or 548 ; 687 P2d 144 (1984); Cox v J C Penney Co, Inc, 741 SW2d 28 (Mo, 1987); Harrison v Taylor, 115 Idaho 588 ; 768 P2d 1321 (1989).	1	2
Vanderah v. Olahgreen mich · 1972 · cited in 1 Michigan opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990 2 sentences 1990See, e.g., Vanderah v Olah, 387 Mich 643, 660 ; 199 NW2d 449 (1972). 1990See, e.g., Vanderah v Olah, 387 Mich 643, 660 ; 199 NW2d 449 (1972).	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 (7)

Case	Cited	Years
Quinlivan v. Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. green mich · 1975 2 sentences 2023But we nowhere said that the obviousness of the danger was relevant to contributory negligence. 7 And again, because either a no-duty rule or a contributory negligence rule led to the same result, there was no need to specify the theoretical grounds for why the obviousness of the danger was relevant. injury to the invitee.” Quinlivan, 395 Mich at 261 . 2023But we nowhere said that the obviousness of the danger was relevant to contributory negligence. 7 And again, because either a no-duty rule or a contributory negligence rule led to the same result, there was no need to specify the theoretical grounds for why the obviousness of the danger was relevant. injury to the invitee.” Quinlivan, 395 Mich at 261 .	5	1990–2023
Cox v. JC Penney Co., Inc. green mo · 1987 2 sentences 1992Parker v Highland Park, Inc, 565 SW2d 512 (Tex, 1978); Woolston v Wells, 297 Or 548 ; 687 P2d 144 (1984); Cox v J C Penney Co, Inc, 741 SW2d 28 (Mo, 1987); Harrison v Taylor, 115 Idaho 588 ; 768 P2d 1321 (1989). 1992Parker v Highland Park, Inc, 565 SW2d 512 (Tex, 1978); Woolston v Wells, 297 Or 548 ; 687 P2d 144 (1984); Cox v J C Penney Co, Inc, 741 SW2d 28 (Mo, 1987); Harrison v Taylor, 115 Idaho 588 ; 768 P2d 1321 (1989).	2	1990–1992
Woolston v. Wells green or · 1984 2 sentences 1992Parker v Highland Park, Inc, 565 SW2d 512 (Tex, 1978); Woolston v Wells, 297 Or 548 ; 687 P2d 144 (1984); Cox v J C Penney Co, Inc, 741 SW2d 28 (Mo, 1987); Harrison v Taylor, 115 Idaho 588 ; 768 P2d 1321 (1989). 1992Parker v Highland Park, Inc, 565 SW2d 512 (Tex, 1978); Woolston v Wells, 297 Or 548 ; 687 P2d 144 (1984); Cox v J C Penney Co, Inc, 741 SW2d 28 (Mo, 1987); Harrison v Taylor, 115 Idaho 588 ; 768 P2d 1321 (1989).	2	1990–1992
Parker v. Highland Park, Inc. green tex · 1978 2 sentences 1992Parker v Highland Park, Inc, 565 SW2d 512 (Tex, 1978); Woolston v Wells, 297 Or 548 ; 687 P2d 144 (1984); Cox v J C Penney Co, Inc, 741 SW2d 28 (Mo, 1987); Harrison v Taylor, 115 Idaho 588 ; 768 P2d 1321 (1989). 1992Parker v Highland Park, Inc, 565 SW2d 512 (Tex, 1978); Woolston v Wells, 297 Or 548 ; 687 P2d 144 (1984); Cox v J C Penney Co, Inc, 741 SW2d 28 (Mo, 1987); Harrison v Taylor, 115 Idaho 588 ; 768 P2d 1321 (1989).	2	1990–1992
Lugo v. Ameritech Corp., Inc. red mich · 2001 2 sentences 2012Because the open- and-obvious doctrine has been interpreted as establishing a no-duty rule, 1 and because the majority erroneously decided in Lugo v Ameritech Corp, Inc, 464 Mich 512 ; 629 NW2d 384 (2001), that the special-aspects doctrine defines the sole exception to the open- and-obvious doctrine, today’s majority opinion means that only when those unexplained extenuating circumstances arise and force a person to confront an open and obvious hazard does the premises possessor suddenly acquire a duty to address the dangerous condition. 2012Because the open- and-obvious doctrine has been interpreted as establishing a no-duty rule, 1 and because the majority erroneously decided in Lugo v Ameritech Corp, Inc, 464 Mich 512 ; 629 NW2d 384 (2001), that the special-aspects doctrine defines the sole exception to the open- and-obvious doctrine, today’s majority opinion means that only when those unexplained extenuating circumstances arise and force a person to confront an open and obvious hazard does the premises possessor suddenly acquire a duty to address the dangerous condition.	1	2012–2012
Owens v. Allis-Chalmers Corp. green mich · 1982 2 sentences 1992It is relevant, rather, to the determination whether, given the existence of a duty, the defendant’s failure to. warn was the legal or proximate cause of a plaintiff’s injuries. 3 Products Liability, supra, § 33:23, pp 48-50. 16 Our jurisprudence recognizes the well-established rule that there is no duty to warn of dangers that are open and obvious. 17 We have also narrowed application of the no-duty rule to those cases involving "simple tools or products.” Owens v Allis-Chalmers Corp, 414 Mich 413, 425 ; 326 NW2d 372 (1982). 1992It is relevant, rather, to the determination whether, given the existence of a duty, the defendant’s failure to. warn was the legal or proximate cause of a plaintiff’s injuries. 3 Products Liability, supra, § 33:23, pp 48-50. 16 Our jurisprudence recognizes the well-established rule that there is no duty to warn of dangers that are open and obvious. 17 We have also narrowed application of the no-duty rule to those cases involving "simple tools or products.” Owens v Allis-Chalmers Corp, 414 Mich 413, 425 ; 326 NW2d 372 (1982).	1	1992–1992
Riddle v. McLouth Steel Products Corp. green michctapp · 1990 2 sentences 1991In Riddle v McLouth Steel Products Corp, 182 Mich App 259, 263-266 ; 451 NW2d 590 (1990), this Court held that the no-duty rule should be abolished in Michigan, stating in part: We believe that the no-duty rule, like assumption of the risk, should be abolished in Michigan. 1991In Riddle v McLouth Steel Products Corp, 182 Mich App 259, 263-266 ; 451 NW2d 590 (1990), this Court held that the no-duty rule should be abolished in Michigan, stating in part: We believe that the no-duty rule, like assumption of the risk, should be abolished in Michigan.	1	1991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2957 (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2958 (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.2959 (4) MI § Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1402a (4)

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

TX 36 (1976–2024) PA 18 (1984–2024) CA 18 (1976–2022) OH 16 (2002–2020) IA 14 (2012–2022) AZ 9 (1997–2026) MI 9 (1990–2023) IN 5 (1991–2017) IL 5 (2007–2012) NE 4 (1993–2018) VA 3 (2014–2018) MA 3 (2020–2021) NM 3 (2010–2021) FL 2 (1981–2000) NY 2 (1988–2015) NJ 2 (1991–2025) MO 2 (2001–2023)

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