Category Archives: General
Key Legal Update: Impact of the Swoope Case on Unlicensed Drivers and Insurance Coverage
KEY LEGAL UPDATE: IMPACT OF THE SWOOPE CASE ON UNLICENSED DRIVERS AND INSURANCE COVERAGE We are excited to share a significant legal update that could reshape how personal injury lawsuits involving unlicensed drivers are approached. Our firm has been closely monitoring the implications of the recent Swoope case, a landmark ruling in Michigan… Read More »
7th Circuit Ruling & a Win for the Freight Brokerage Industry
7th Circuit Ruling & a Win for the Freight Brokerage Industry The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently issued a long-anticipated ruling in favor of the freight brokerage industry holding that negligence claims against freight brokers are preempted. The Seventh Circuit Court ruling, governing Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, is the third… Read More »
Michigan Supreme Court Update
Kandil-Elsayed v F&E Oil, Inc. Pinsky v Kroger Co. of Michigan | Michigan Supreme Court | July 28, 2023 On July 28, 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court issued its opinion in the case of Kandil-Elsayed v F&E Oil, Inc. and Pinsky v Kroger Co. of Mich. The opinion is a significant decision certain to… Read More »
Congratulations to our Newest Partners!
We are thrilled to announce eight new partners to our firm: Timothy W. Alberts Amanda E. McCubbin Tara A. Ryniec Jennifer D. Norris Ryan J. Schoffelmeer Renee L. Scott-Mitchell Raed L. Abboo Dustin J. Hess These professionals consistently uphold our core values, exhibit exceptional commitment to their work, and… Read More »
Congratulations to Raed Abboo on his recent victory in Michigan!
Congratulations to Raed Abboo on his recent victory in Michigan. His high-profile no-fault automobile accident case involved a 9-year-old girl and her mother, wherein a mother was operating a vehicle without insurance, and the child and her sister were not buckled. Unfortunately, the 9-year old girl was tragically injured and left a quadriplegic. As… Read More »
Michigan Court of Appeals Ruling in Andary v. USAA
In Andary v. USAA, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that the 56-hour attendant care limit and the fee schedule do not apply retroactively The Court of Appeals decision in Andary v USAA Casualty Ins Co. Et al.___ Mich App (August 25, 2022) is a game-changer for No-Fault victims and insurance companies. The Court… Read More »
Illinois Law Updates
Illinois Prejudgment Interest Update The Cook County Law Division recently issued a notice relative to motions requesting relief from the Prejudgment Interest Act Amendment. The motions include but are not limited to: Staying the application of the judgment Interest Act Amendment; Tolling of requirement(s) of the Judgment Interest Act Amendment; Declaring the Judgment Interest… Read More »
We’re expanding our Michigan practice to Traverse City!
We are pleased to announce our Michigan practice is growing! Our Traverse City location will now provide the same service, commitment, and expertise as the Farmington Hills and Grand Rapids locations, giving us the ability to handle more claims statewide. This new location will be led by Shareholder Erik Stein who will continue to… Read More »