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Michigan Attorney Seeks Updates to 53-year-old...
Colella says the Act no longer meets the needs of children who are bullied, have mental health issues, or are experiencing or acting on suicidal thoughts.
What’s Behind the Huge Settlements in Today’s High...
The Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment charges have prompted a cavalcade of similar claims against other famous Hollywood moguls, directors, actors and media types, as well as highly placed politicians. The damage settlements reached in many of these entertainment industry cases (made prior to the public “outing”) are astronomical – and should give us pause as to the amounts. For example, Bill O’Reilly paid $32 million to a news analyst whom he alleged sexually harassed – a hefty sum regardless of how despicable the actions may have been in that case. Why so high? Power and position, of course.
Vince Colella named to DBusiness Top Lawyers list
A. Vince Colella has been selected to be included in DBusiness Magazine’s 2018 list of Top Lawyers.
Founding Partners of Moss & Colella Named to...
David M. Moss and A. Vince Colella have been named to the 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers list. Both have appeared on the Super Lawyers list multiple times.
Throwing a Graduation Party? Know Your...
A reminder to adults who host parties: the State of Michigan has a Social Host Liability Law which holds them responsible if underage drinking occurs.
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules That Gross...
The Michigan Court of Appeals rules that a gross negligence lawsuit against a Michigan public school teacher can proceed to a jury set to take place this fall.
National Dog Bite Prevention Week is April 9 – 15...
National Dog Bite Prevention Week is April 9-15. With nearly 2% of the population being nipped or bitten by dogs, it's important to know your rights.
Settlement Reached in $10-million Police Shooting Lawsuit
According to police, Wilson was shot four times as she drove forward in close proximity to the officers who were ordering her to stop.
Why Complainers May Be the Biggest Winners
In the realm of personal injury law, the injuries you sustain from an accident are what trigger the amount of money you may be entitled to in a lawsuit. Many times, the shock or horror of an accident can mask the full extent of a person’s injuries. However, the ones who immediately complain (or report) their pain symptoms are more likely to “link up” injuries that may eventually be the lynch pin of their case.
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.
