Judge not convinced government immunity protects South Haven in fatal drowning lawsuit
Despite claims of government immunity, judge rules that a lawsuit that blames South Haven for a drowning death can move forward.
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Despite claims of government immunity, judge rules that a lawsuit that blames South Haven for a drowning death can move forward.
The state had argued it has governmental immunity, but the Michigan Court of Claims judge hearing the case said such a ruling would be premature.
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