As the fall comes to an end as we head into December, winter is right around the corner. With winter comes slippery weather and Michigan slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall and Michigan trip and fall accidents can occur for a number of different reasons, ranging from a failure to salt and remove snow […]
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled there a Michigan woman could proceed with a third-party claim for pain and suffering compensation following a car accident. In Johnson v. Glosson, docket no. 33407, unpublished (11/16/17), an Oakland County judge ruled the plaintiff had not presented enough evidence to demonstrate she had sustained a threshold injury, and […]
University of Michigan Suspends Greek Life Activities as Several Fraternities Face Hazing Allegations The University of Michigan’s newspaper recently reported that the University’s student-run Interfraternity Council has suspended all Greek Life social activities and new member education programs in the wake of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, hazing and drug use. The suspension has banned […]
Michigan Assigned Claims Plan Wins Fraud Case in Michigan No-Fault Accident The Michigan Court of Appeals issued a decision that affects individuals involved in a Michigan car accident that are receiving benefits through the Michigan Assigned Claims, now known as the Michigan Automobile Insurance Placement Facility (MAIPF). The Court ruled that based upon the language […]
Maximum Wage Loss Benefit Has Been Raised The monthly cap on wage loss benefits increased at the beginning of this month. This rule effects Michigan no-fault PIP cases and individuals entitled to wage loss benefits. As required under Michigan law, specifically Administrative Rule 500.811, the statutory adjustment was applied and the new maximum wage loss […]
New No-Fault Proposal Will Severely Cut Coverage Detroit mayor Mike Duggan, with House majority leader Thomas Leonard (R-DeWitt), unveiled the latest round of Michigan no-fault “reform” last week. With the introduction of House Bill 5013, the mayor and other insurance company folks are taking aim once again the one of the nation’s most robust automobile […]
Michigan Lawmakers Say State’s Legal BAC Limit Will Remain at .08 For now, Michigan lawmakers have decided to keep the state’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for legally operating a motor vehicle at .08. In 2003, the Michigan Vehicle Code was amended to lower the legal driving limit from 0.1 to .08 after research provided proof […]
The Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of a tenant in a Michigan slip and fall case from Livingston County. In Thompson v. Gibson, docket no. 333733 (unpublished, 8/8/2017), a man was injured while sweeping the back deck of a house he rented when the railing gave way. As a result of his fall, […]
A few months ago, the Michigan Court of Appeals held in Covenant Medical Center v. State Farm Insurance that a healthcare provider cannot maintain a direct action for personal protection benefits under the no-fault act. In other words, hospital and doctors cannot sue a car insurance carrier directly to get their bills paid by the […]
California Jury Decides on $417-million Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson Talcum Powder Suit A 63-year-old California woman battling ovarian cancer blames the global company Johnson & Johnson and its talc powder products for her cancer. She took the company to court where a jury decided J&J should award the woman $417 million in damages. According […]
