August 2026
Ernest v. Brown, Analysis, Limitations, and Practical Application
For nearly two decades, Michigan courts operated under a settled understanding of how, in medical malpractice actions, the wrongful death saving provision interacted with notice of intent tolling. On July 29, 2026, the Michigan Supreme Court upended that framework in Estate of Ernest v. Brown, No. 168462 (Mich. July 29,... READ MORE
August 2026
Randall A. Juip Named to Inaugural Michigan Lawyers Weekly Legal 250
Congratulations to Randall A. Juip on being selected to the inaugural Michigan Lawyers Weekly Legal 250 in the Medical Malpractice – Defense category. This recognition honors distinguished attorneys across Michigan who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their respective practice areas. Randall’s inclusion reflects his decades of dedication to defending healthcare... READ MORE
August 2026
FBMJ Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Editions of Best Lawyers® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
We are proud to announce that several of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® (2027 EDITION) – Carole S. Empey: Medical Malpractice Law, Defendants– Carlos Escurel: Medical Malpractice Law, Defendants–... READ MORE
July 2026
Joseph P. McGill Invited to Participate in the International Ideas Lab on Rule of Law and Judicial Independence and Integrity
We are proud to congratulate FBMJ Member Joseph P. McGill on his invitation to participate in the International Ideas Lab on Rule of Law and Judicial Independence and Integrity, co-hosted by the German Marshall Fund of the United States and Mitchell Hamline School of Law. The invitation recognizes Joe’s leadership... READ MORE
July 2026
FBMJ Attorney Chloe Schumacher Presents on Medical Record Documentation Best Practices
Clear, accurate medical documentation is essential to patient care—and it can also play a critical role when care is later reviewed in legal proceedings. We were pleased to have Chloe Schumacher present at Oaklawn Hospital on the dos, don’ts, and best practices of medical record documentation. Drawing on her experience defending... READ MORE
July 2026
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip Welcomes Former Chief Judge Sean Cox
Former Chief Judge Sean Cox of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan recently served as the featured speaker at Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip’s monthly professional staff meeting. Judge Cox, who retired from the federal bench in 2025 and now serves as a mediator and arbitrator with... READ MORE
July 2026
Sarah Cherry Published in Michigan Defense Quarterly on Res Ipsa Loquitur
We are proud to share that FBMJ Partner Sarah Cherry has authored an article in the 2026 edition of Michigan Defense Quarterly. In “Res Ipsa Loquitur: Does it Really ‘Speak for Itself’ or are Plaintiffs Using it to Shift Their Burden of Proof?” Sarah examines the increasing use of the... READ MORE
June 2026
Anthony Pignotti and Randall Juip Win No-Cause Verdict for Clients in $135 Million Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip PLLC Members Anthony Pignotti and Randall Juip, successfully obtained a verdict of no cause of action in favor of their clients in a recent medical malpractice trial in the Washtenaw County Circuit Court. After a two-week-long trial in which the Plaintiffs sought $135 million in... READ MORE
June 2026
Michigan Court of Appeals Provides Guidance on the Usage of AI in Legal Proceedings
In the first of its kind, the Michigan Court of Appeals just issued Barber v. Morawa (Docket No. 374773), which is a medical malpractice case in which AI was used to generate legal arguments. The case background concerns a plaintiff who initiated a medical malpractice lawsuit arising out of a... READ MORE
April 2026
FBMJ Attorney Silvia Mansoor Featured in Legal News Q&A on Medical Malpractice Defense
We’re proud to see our colleague Silvia Mansoor featured in a recent Q&A with Legal News, which will be circulating across multiple counties in Michigan. Silvia, a litigation attorney at Foley, Baron, Metzger, & Juip PLLC, shares insight into her work defending physicians in medical malpractice cases—including how critical it is... READ MORE