January 2023
2023 Limitation on Noneconomic Damages
On January 31, 2023, the State of Michigan Department of Treasury published the 2023 limitations on noneconomic damages for claims alleging medical malpractice. The “upper cap” is now adjusted to $960,500 (an increase of $73,000 from last year). The “lower cap” is now adjusted to $537,900 (an increase of $40,900
January 2023
FBMJ Announces Attorney Promotions
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Stephanie A. Karisny to Associate Principal and Nicole Joseph-Windecker to Senior Associate. “Both Stephanie and Nicole have demonstrated exceptional talent and commitment to our clients. We are incredibly pleased to welcome them to their new positions
In two published opinions released today, the Court of Appeals affirmed that plaintiffs in wrongful death medical malpractice cases can recover what have come to be known as Denney damages – the lost future earning capacity of the decedent. Such damages are recoverable when there is a sufficient evidentiary basis
Congratulations to FBMJ’s Lauren Rhoads for successfully passing the Michigan Bar exam. Results were announced earlier this month. Lauren has been working as a full-time paralegal with the firm since October of 2021 in the medical-malpractice practice area.
Rhoads is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law with a
September 2022
Brian Whitelaw Recognized as “Go To Lawyer” for Medical Malpractice by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
September 2022
FBMJ Welcomes Attorney Suzanne Lewand
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to welcome Suzanne Lewand as a new attorney to the Firm. She joined the firm in August 2022 and will work in the firm’s Medical Malpractice practice group. Randall Juip, Member, made the announcement.
Before joining FBMJ, Suzanne worked at two metro-Detroit law
August 2022
FBMJ’s Brian Whitelaw & Anthony Pignotti Obtain No Cause Verdict in Kalamazoo County Case
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorneys, Brian Whitelaw and Anthony Pignotti, were successful in obtaining a no cause of action verdict in a recent medical malpractice/wrongful death lawsuit in Kalamazoo County. The case involved a claim made against a FBMJ allergy and immunology client and professional corporation alleging malpractice in
Foley, Baron, Metzger and Juip, PLLC is proud to announce that our Senior Healthcare Counsel, Julie M. Janeway, has been selected as one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Influential Women of Law” for 2022. This distinction is awarded to women attorneys and judges for their excellent work on behalf of the
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to welcome Benjamin Demsky as a new attorney to the Firm. Benjamin joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in July 2022 and will work in the Medical Malpractice practice area defending health care organizations and professionals. Randall Juip, Member, made the announcement.
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