Known Dangers Mean No Liability Under the Michigan Open and Obvious Doctrine

By Eric P. Conn and Thomas N. Lurie   In recent years, premises owners, especially those in the sports and recreation industry, have enjoyed unique protection from premises liability cases in Michigan. While popular support to lessen the protections within the Michigan Bar may work to stem that tide, there has thus far been no reflection within the Michigan appellate courts to suggest that will happen anytime soon. In fact, the recent Michigan Court of Appeals unpublished decision in Cappel