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Personal Injury and COVID-19 Clinical Trials:...
Funds for COVID-19 injuries fall under CICP. Covered expenses include out of pocket medical expenses, lost employment income and survivor death benefits.
State Faces Daunting Prospect of Self-Policing Health...
Unless Michigan’s legislation were to pass new laws requiring statutory compliance, violators could not be held liable under civil or criminal law.
Jury Trials: The Need for a Finish Line
Trial lawyers remain frustrated and skeptical. Is there going to be a push for in-person, socially distanced, jury trials?
Court Denies Immunity to Royal Oak Police...
The court denies immunity to the Royal Oak police officer who fatally shot the 20-year-old Cody Reynolds in 2018. The civil trial is set for November.
No-Fault Benefits and “Fraudulent” Statements...
“Bad facts make bad law.” This rang true when a Court of Appeals panel found in favor of an auto insurer that invoked a fraud exclusion in its policy.
No Shirt, No Shoes, No Mask…No Signed Liability Waiver…
The Coronavirus pandemic spawns a new type of liability form. While proactive, these waivers will not offer businesses complete immunity from liability.
Would Ending Qualified Immunity Figure...
True change can only be accomplished by a repeal of qualified immunity, so that victims of unlawful deadly force can reach the trial court.
Justice Denied? Compromised? The Problem With...
Virtual jury trials may be the wave of the foreseeable future. But can this be successful without threatening the fabric and integrity of the jury process?
Reopening During the Pandemic: ‘Minefield’ Awaits the...
Businesses are slowly reopening, but they are warned that they could face consequences without a plan in place to protect their employees and customers.
Some 'Critical Infrastructure' Remains at Risk...
Absent gross negligence, medical providers may not be held liable for their treatment of COVID-19 patients. However, other industries will not be so fortunate.
