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Hall of Shame
True story: Yesterday, I was sitting through motion call at the Wayne County Circuit Court. It was a typical Friday morning, lawyers arguing with each other over discovery, extensions of time, and other matters that ultimately will have no bearing on the outcome of their cases. As the morning dragged on I found myself staring at my notes not paying much attention to the quibbling, when a lawyer’s opening remark caught my attention. “Your honor, this is our motion to dismiss the plaintiff’s claims based on FRAUD!” Curiously, I awaited to hear whether this was just another insurance lawyer’s attempt to scare a plaintiff into a minimal settlement, or whether her argument had any merit. “We have taken the plaintiff’s deposition, and he has admitted to the following,” she said. Admitted? Admit to fraud? Is this lawyer nuts?? Her accusation was bold – – and by now every lawyer in the courtroom was eagerly awaiting to hear more.
Court Upholds “Plain Meaning” of Statute; Proves Major...
On December 19, 2014, Shane and his friends ventured out for a day of snowboarding and fun at Boyne Mountain. Unbeknownst to him, there were snow making operations in progress producing large amounts of un-groomed “snow whales” that create a hazardous condition for skiers and snowboarders alike. Tragically, Shane encountered the hazard area and was launched from his board onto his back resulting in paralysis from his chest down. Shane was 27 years old. Young, handsome, educated… and now, confined to a wheel chair.
