The Ski Area Safety Act (SASA) does not categorically preempt gross negligence claims. Further, Michigan’s public policy is violated by releases that attempt to contract against liability for gross negligence.

The Supreme Court, after granting leave and taking full briefing and arguments in Black v Shafer, reversed the COA and reinstated the order granting Summary Disposition.

The COA clarified an issue of first impression: whether a co-owner of a condominium unit has a claim sounding in premises liability against the condominium association.

The Court of Appeal, on reconsideration, in Chesser v Radisson Plaza Hotel, left one Speaker without a leg to stand on, which is not surprising given the current state of premise liability in Michigan.