Court Opinion

ID: 9704011
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-26 00:18:01.588651+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:21:54.332340
License: Public Domain

Bronson, J.,
(concurring). Due to the scope of Judge Allen’s opinion, I feel that I must emphasize that I agree only with his conclusions on the issues which have to be decided in this particular case. Specifically, I agree that the trial judge properly granted a partial summary judgment because:
(1) The doctrine of "abnormally dangerous activities or conditions” does not apply here, so that plaintiff cannot claim strict liability on that basis; and
(2) Defendant’s product had not left its control, making Michigan’s products liability doctrine (whether termed "strict liability”, "implied warranty in tort”, or "products liability”) inapplicable here.
I agree with Judge Allen’s conclusion that plaintiffs only cause of action against Detroit Edison for her decedent’s injuries must be based upon Edison’s negligence, and with his analysis of the jury instructions on the negligence claim.