Aiding and Abetting Liability Expanded: Analysis of People v. Robinson Introduction The case of People of the State of Michigan v. Kevin M. Robinson, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Michigan in...
Defining 'Perpetration' in Felony-Murder: Insights from People v. Gillis Introduction People of the State of Michigan v. John Albert Gillis, 474 Mich. 105 (2006), is a landmark decision by the...
Defining Offense Variable 13: Inclusion of Sentencing Offense in Five-Year Period - People v. Francisco Introduction People of the State of Michigan v. Charles Wayne Francisco, 474 Mich. 82 (2006),...
Enforcing the One-Year-Back Limitation: Michigan Supreme Court Overrules Judicial Tolling in No-Fault Insurance Claims Introduction The Michigan Supreme Court, in the landmark case EVA DEVILLERS, as...
Michigan Supreme Court Establishes Standard Enforcement of Unambiguous Contract Provisions in Insurance Policies Introduction In the landmark case of Shirley Rory and Ethel Woods v. Continental...
Enforcement of Pollution Exclusion Clauses in Municipal Insurance: Analysis of City of Grosse Pointe Park v. Michigan Municipal Liability and Property Pool (473 Mich 188) Introduction The case of...
Michigan Supreme Court Establishes Injury Requirement for Negligence Claims in Toxic Tort Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Gary and Kathy Henry, et al., Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. The Dow...
No-Fault Insurance Excludes Ordinary Food Expenses for At-Home Care under MCL 500.3105 and MCL 500.3107 Introduction The case of Griffith v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (472 Mich....
Individual Liability of Employer’s Agents Under the Michigan Civil Rights Act: Elezovic v. Ford Motor Co. Introduction The case of Elezovic v. Ford Motor Company, decided by the Supreme Court of...
Expanding the Scope of Traffic Stop Investigations: People v. Williams Introduction People v. Williams, decided by the Supreme Court of Michigan on May 11, 2005, addresses the intricate boundaries of...
Overruling the 'Continuing Violations' Doctrine: Implications of Garg v. Macomb County Community Mental Health Services Introduction Garg v. Macomb County Community Mental Health Services, 472 Mich....
Ward v. Consolidated Rail Corporation: Clarifying Adverse Inference Instructions under the Federal Safety Appliance Act Introduction Ward v. Consolidated Rail Corporation is a landmark case...
Appellate Attorney Fees Exclusion in Case Evaluation Sanctions: Haliw v. City of Sterling Heights Introduction The case of Haliw v. City of Sterling Heights adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Parental Rights Termination in In re BZ In re KZ Introduction The case of In re BZ In re KZ (No. 253112) adjudicated by the Michigan Court of Appeals on November 4,...
Distinguishing Medical Malpractice from Ordinary Negligence: Insights from Bryant v. Oakpointe Villa Nursing Centre, Inc. Introduction Bryant v. Oakpointe Villa Nursing Centre, Inc., 471 Mich. 411...
CRAIG v. OAKWOOD HOSPITAL: Strengthening Gatekeeping in Expert Testimony and Defining Successor Liability Introduction CRAIG v. OAKWOOD HOSPITAL, 471 Mich. 67 (2004), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Excessive Verdicts and Counsel Conduct: Landmark Michigan Decision in Gilbert v. DaimlerChrysler Introduction Case: Linda M. Gilbert, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. DaimlerChrysler Corporation,...
Michigan Supreme Court Reinforces Duty of Criminal Defense Attorneys to Conduct Thorough Investigations: PEOPLE v. GRANT Introduction In the landmark case of People of the State of Michigan v....
Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Limits on Contractor Liability to Third Parties in Negligence Claims Introduction In the landmark case Sandra Gail Fultz and Otto Fultz v. Union-Commerce Associates...
Affirming MCL 257.401(3): Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Damages Caps and Clarifies Jury Trial Protections Introduction The Michigan Supreme Court rendered a significant decision in Phillips v....