On May 8, 2018, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a binding decision in Shah, et al v State Farm Ins Co, ___ Mich App…
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Carbon Monoxide Exposure Inexcusable
The tragic news out of Niles, Michigan, this past weekend is both shocking and inexcusable. The children were exposed to over 800 parts per million of…
Call A Cab: Don’t Drink and Drive
With summer tourism in full swing here in Northern Michigan, particularly with the upcoming Cherry Festival and 4th of July festivities in all our harbor towns…
Boat Owner’s Duty & Liability To Passenger While Boarding
The Michigan Court of Appeals has just reaffirmed a boat owner’s duty and resulting liability to his/her passengers while boarding. The case is Lenhoff v Rechter, an…
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The New Era of Medical Provider No-fault Litigation
So if you have not heard, the auto no-fault insurance law has changed in Michigan for medical providers. After nearly 40 years of permissible statutory…
2016-2017 No-Fault Year in Review
[Annually, Smith & Johnson, Attorneys, P.C.’s law partner, L. Page Graves, is a featured speaker at the joint State Bar of Michigan’s and Institute of…
No-Fault Medical Provider Actions Now At Potential Risk
On May 27, 2016, the Michigan Supreme Court has effectively signaled a complete 180 from its stated opinion exactly one-year ago, despite no change in the Court’s current composition…
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Potterville Water Contamination Allegedly Caused Serious Injuries, According to Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed on behalf of several Potterville residents earlier this month claims that contaminated water and air has led to significant injuries and illnesses. …
The FDA Still Has No Warning About Hernia Mesh
In 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Safety Communication to warn the public about polypropylene mesh used to treat pelvic organ…
It Can Wait: Drivers Who Use Cellphones Cause Irreversible Tragedies
A recent tragedy in a D.C. intersection stands as a reminder of the heartbreaking consequences that can result when someone chooses to use their phone…
