Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to welcome Catherine Rodey as a new attorney to the Firm. She joined the firm on June 13, 2022 and will work in the Healthcare Law and Medical Malpractice practice groups. Randall Juip, Member, made the announcement.
Prior to joining FBMJ, Catherine worked as an associate at a Bloomfield Hills insurance defense law firm and specialized in first-party no-fault insurance litigation. Catherine’s pre-law school experience includes working as a pharmacy technician in both hospital and retail pharmacy settings.
Catherine earned her Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 2018, and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Bowling Green State University in 2013.
Outside of work she enjoys traveling, DIY renovations projects, and her 3-year-old rescue pup, Bucky.
“We believe that Catherine will be an outstanding addition to the Firm and are very pleased to have her join our growing practice,” Juip commented.
June 2022
FBMJ Welcomes Attorney Catherine Rodey
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to welcome Catherine Rodey as a new attorney to the Firm. She joined the firm on June 13, 2022 and will work in the Healthcare Law and Medical Malpractice practice groups. Randall Juip, Member, made the announcement. Prior to joining FBMJ, Catherine worked
June 2022
FBMJ Dismissal – When An Expert Is Not An Expert
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorney Brian W. Whitelaw successfully obtained the dismissal of a medical malpractice suit in Kent County Circuit Court on June 3, 2022 before the honorable Judge Mark A. Trusock. Whitelaw defended a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (NP) and professional corporation, on a theory that she
May 2022
Court Uses COVID-19 Immunity Provisions To Dismiss Med Mal Claim
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorneys secured the dismissal of a medical malpractice case in Wayne County Circuit Court on May 4, 2022, using state and federal COVID-19 immunity provisions. This is believed to be among the first successful uses of state and federal COVID-19 immunity protections since they were
April 2022
Kim Sveska Publishes Article for MPA Journal – “FDA Changes Direction Regarding Compounded Drugs”
FBMJ pharmacist attorney, Kim Sveska, recently published the article “FDA Changes Direction Regarding Compounded Drugs” in the Michigan Pharmacist Journal (2022 Vol. 60 Issue 2), a publication of the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA). The article discusses recent developments in the FDA’s push to obtain a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from
April 2022
Anthony Pignotti Featured Speaker at National Conference of the American Osteopathic College of Radiology
FBMJ Partner Anthony D. Pignotti was an invited speaker at the national conference of the American Osteopathic College of Radiology in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Anthony offered two presentations—one titled, “Medical Malpractice Landscape in Radiology,” and the other, “Navigating a Radiology Medical Malpractice Lawsuit.” The first presentation offered an analysis of
February 2022
2022 Limitation on Noneconomic Damages
On January 28, 2022, the State of Michigan Department of Treasury released the 2022 limitations on noneconomic damages for claims alleging medical malpractice. The “upper cap” was adjusted to $887,500 (an increase of $36,500 compared to 2021). The “lower cap” was adjusted to a limitation of $497,000 (an increase of $20,400 compared to
January 2022
Pharmacist Attorney Kim Sveska Publishes Article for MPA Journal – “PREP Act: What You Need To Know And What It Means For Prescribing”
FBMJ pharmacist attorney, Kim Sveska, recently published the article “PREP Act: What You Need To Know And What It Means For Prescribing” in the Michigan Pharmacist Journal (2022 Vol. 60 Issue 1), a publication of the Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA). The article discusses the PREP Act and how it relates
January 2022
SCOTUS Strikes Down One Vaccine Mandate, Upholds Another
On January 13, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) struck down the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate that was to apply to all large employers. That same day, the Supreme Court upheld the administration’s vaccine mandate that applies to healthcare workers at healthcare facilities that receive Medicare and Medicaid. These
January 2022
FBMJ Attorney Christina Green Promoted to Senior Associate
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Christina Green to Senior Associate effective January 1, 2022. Green is an attorney in the firm’s Medical-Malpractice practice group, defending health care professionals and organizations in complex medical malpractice claims. In addition, Green handles personal injury and
January 2022
FBMJ Attorneys Co-Author Medscape Article – 7 Legal Risks of Promoting Unproven COVID Treatments
FBMJ attorneys Julie Janeway and Brian Whitelaw co-authored, “7 Legal Risks of Promoting Unproven COVID Treatments,” published by Medscape on December 6, 2021. The article cautions healthcare providers of the risks of promoting unproven products, preventives, treatments and cures when treating patients with COVID-19. The article discusses the consequences from state medical