Lawsuit Dismissed Against City of South Haven
A lawsuit against the City of South Haven has been dismissed regarding the 2020 drowning death of 18-year-old Brandon Chambers at South Beach.
Chambers drowned while swimming in Lake Michigan, and his estate filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging it ignored dangerous weather conditions and failed to post red flags.
The city claimed immunity from liability, citing that local governments are generally immune from liability when carrying out public services, unless the service involves profit for the city.
- The city's claim was initially denied by a Van Buren County Circuit Court judge in 2024, who cited evidence that the city had profited from beach revenue.
- However, a recent ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals cleared the city of liability, finding that South Haven had not profited from beach revenue, but rather used it for other government-related projects.
No comment from the city or the estate was provided regarding the ruling.
Author's summary: City of South Haven cleared in lawsuit.
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