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How Do I File a Michigan Civil Rights Claim?
The first step is reporting the discrimination to your employer. You may also file a Formal Complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
Personal Injury and Civil Rights Law Firm Moss & Colella...
Moss & Colella is pleased to announce its new firm website at www.mosscolella.com. Visit our new site to meet our team and learn about the cases we handle.
Proposed Auto Insurance Reform Not a Practical...
In an April 29Crain’s Detroit Businessarticle—“DMC exec challenges auto insurers to cuts”—Chad Livengood reported on Conrad Mallett’s proposed ideas for auto insurance reform that he presented at a recent Citizen Detroit forum on the topic.
Personal Injury Attorney Says Michigan’s No...
Michigan is positioned to handle injury claims without adjusting for the type of vehicle for: vehicle to vehicle and vehicle to pedestrian injuries and deaths.
Attorney Who Has Sought to Ease Michigan’s...
Should SB-0877 and SB-0872 be universally adopted in both criminal and civil cases, it could open the flood gates to a tidal wave of litigation.
Changing the Laws on Government Immunity – Moss & Colella
Brian Dickerson of the Detroit Free Press recently wrote an op-ed that explored the role government immunity plays in denying liability and responsibility for government employees whose poor decision making has caused harm. (Who pays when the government screws up? 2/4/18). It’s an interesting read, as Dickerson looks at the historical background that spawned the government immunity concept and traces it back to the monarchy form of rule in Europe.
Winter Recreational Activities Abound, But Be Aware...
If you live in Michigan or another cold weather state but still love to be outdoors, it’s hard to ignore the allure of fun activities like skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and other outdoor recreational options. While they do carry an element risk, these activities can generally be safely enjoyed by sober participants obeying written and common sense rules.
Premises Liability: Who Is Responsible?
When someone enters your property, they have a reasonable expectation of not getting injured. This means that you, as a property owner (or non-owner resident), are responsible for maintaining a relatively safe environment. This is known as "premises liability." For example, a courier delivering a package may sue you for injuries if he slips and falls on an oil slick in the driveway. But if that same courier happened to be intoxicated or otherwise acted in an unsafe way, then he may not have a valid claim.
Attorney David M. Moss Discusses Long-Time Advisory...
Moss served as one of the first official members from international and local powerhouse organizations. He continues his efforts with the gym to this day.
Moss & Colella is Celebrating a Milestone...
Moss & Colella is celebrating its 20 year anniversary. In that time, we have secured over $100 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients.
Michigan Supreme Court Declines to Grant...
Typically, the defense of government immunity excludes most claims from litigation, but in Bellinger v Kram, the MI Supreme Court has declined to grant it.
Rugby Culture Moves in the Right Direction
I’m proud to say that I am a rugby guy. I have been around the sport for nearly three decades. Early in my career, I was a member of the Michigan Rugby Club (serving as its captain in 2002-03). I was also a member of the Detroit Tradesmen Rugby Club in 2008 when they made their first appearance in the National Club Rugby Championship Semi-Finals in Colorado. A few months ago, I was invited to speak to the Michigan Rugby Club by Coach Brandon Sparks as part of a life-lab series that introduces current student/athlete rugby players to former players who have gone on to find success in professions like law, medicine and finance.
