March 8, 2018
A woman’s fall at a holiday party has reached the Michigan Supreme Court, which could use the case to clarify the responsibilities of property owners when they welcome guests to their home. The court heard arguments Tuesday in the case …
July 5, 2017
Months after hearing arguments, the Michigan Supreme Court has decided to stay out of a personal-injury case at a big-box store that could have consequences for retailers in the state. The court said it will let an appeals court decision …
January 18, 2017
The Michigan Supreme Court has heard arguments in a case that could have sweeping consequences for big-box stores in the state. The case was filed by the family of Virginia Rawluszki, who eventually died of her injuries after being struck …
November 24, 2014
The Michigan appeals court says hazards usually are open and obvious at oil change shops. In a 3-0 decision, the court agreed with a Lake County judge who dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man who fell into a pit …
December 13, 2013
A West Virginia court of appeals decision could affect insurers’ use of the “open and obvious” doctrine in future cases brought within the state. In the case of Hersh v. E-T Enterprises, Ralph L. Eckenrode, P & H Investments, Inc., …
June 3, 2013
The Michigan appeals court has a message for an Upper Peninsula woman who was injured while carrying a slice of cheesecake – and it’s not as sweet as the dessert. The court says Bonnie Campbell has no cause of action …
May 17, 2013
A man who sued his half brother and lost after he was paralyzed doing a flip from a trampoline into a 2-foot wading pool is entitled to a new trial, the highest court in Massachusetts ruled Wednesday. Cleber Coleta Dos …
October 11, 2011
This could make the family Thanksgiving a bit uncomfortable. A Detroit-area man is suing his in-laws after falling through their garage attic while hunting for a Christmas wreath. The Michigan appeals court has reversed a decision by an Oakland County …