August 2025
Post-Daher, Michigan Court of Appeals Says the Loss of Services is Recoverable Under Wrongful Death Act
The Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) recently reversed the judgment of the Michigan Court of Appeals (MCOA) and remanded the case of Markel v. Beaumont et al., to the Oakland County Circuit Court for further proceedings possibly ending a near six-year appellate saga on ostensible agency.
BackgroundIn a 2018 medical malpractice lawsuit,
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip (FBMJ) Member, Tony Pignotti, was invited to present to the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (“ASIPP”) at its recent conference titled, “Strategy for Successful Practice Management: Documentation, Compliance & Practice Building.” This two-day conference discussed various topics, including documentation for interventional pain management practices,
FBMJ attorney, Silvia Alexandria Mansoor, recently published an article titled, “Medical Malpractice & Artificial Intelligence: Where Are We?” in the Oakland County Bar Association’s LACHES magazine (March 2025, No. 676). The article gives a brief history of artificial intelligence (AI), its intersection with medicine, and the current state of the
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, FBMJ Member, Tony Pignotti, presented to a group of radiologists at a Town Hall meeting conducted by one of the largest radiology practices in the State of Michigan. The presentation was designed to enhance the radiologists’ understanding of medical malpractice concepts pertaining to radiology and
February 2025
FBMJ Welcomes Attorney Matthew McCann
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that attorney Matthew C. McCann has rejoined the firm as an Associate Principal in the Environmental and Business practice group.
Matt focuses his practice on helping clients navigate complex commercial litigation and regulatory challenges. He brings a diverse legal and
On January 31, 2025, the Michigan Department of Treasury released its adjusted 2025 limitations on noneconomic damages for medical malpractice claims. The “upper cap” has been adjusted to $1,047,000 (increased from $1,016,000 in 2024), and the “lower cap” has been adjusted to $586,300 (increased from $569,000 in 2024).
Michigan has
February 2025
Healthcare Texting: Dos and Don’ts
Text messaging has changed the way everyone communicates, including physicians and other healthcare professionals. While it is convenient, quick and common for physicians and other members of a healthcare team to use mobile devices to communicate with each other and with patients regarding care, texting with them has potentially serious
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC, is pleased to announce the election of attorney Brian J. Richtarcik into the membership of the firm, effective January 1, 2025.
Richtarcik is an accomplished trial and appellate attorney with over 20 years of experience in private practice. He maintains a significant practice defending healthcare
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is thrilled to announce that Joseph McGill has been sworn in as the 90th President of the State Bar of Michigan.
During his one-year term as President, McGill will serve all 46,000 Michigan attorneys and further the State Bar’s mission to promote the professionalism