FBMJ attorneys Benjamin Fruchey and Nicholas Tatro co-authored “PFAS Litigation: An Overview of Cases, Claims, Defenses, Verdicts & Settlements,” published in the December 2019 issue of Michigan Defense Quarterly, Volume 36, No. 2 – 2019. The article, as the title suggests, focuses on contamination cases involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) litigated cases.
“PFAS Litigation: An Overview of Cases, Defenses, Verdicts and Settlements” discusses the types of claims and counts asserted in various venues across the country (i.e. alleged violations of CERCLA and state environmental regulations, products liability, negligence, nuisance, etc.). It provides information about the alleged facts underlying those claims and some of the defense strategies used in opposing them. The article categorizes the lawsuits into a few different types based on the identity of the plaintiff(s) and relief sought and outlines some of the reported settlements.
The Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC), established in 1979, is an organization of leading civil defense lawyers in the State of Michigan dedicated to the representation of individuals and corporations in civil litigation.
Ben Fruchey and Nick Tatro are members of the FBMJ Environmental Practice Group, which includes defending toxic and mass torts, as well as class action lawsuits in Michigan and other states. For more information contact Benjamin Fruchey or Nicholas Tatro at 734-742-1800.
December 2019
Attorneys Fruchey & Tatro Co-Author Article for MDTC Quarterly – “PFAS Litigation: An Overview of Cases, Claims, Defenses, Verdicts & Settlements”
FBMJ attorneys Benjamin Fruchey and Nicholas Tatro co-authored “PFAS Litigation: An Overview of Cases, Claims, Defenses, Verdicts & Settlements,” published in the December 2019 issue of Michigan Defense Quarterly, Volume 36, No. 2 – 2019. The article, as the title suggests, focuses on contamination cases involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
December 2019
FBMJ Hosts Movie Fundraiser to Help Friedreich’s Ataxia Patients
FBMJ is proud to sponsor a very special event, Friday, December 20, 2019 – a movie fundraiser featuring the highly anticipated premiere of the movie Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This charity event will help support a cause that is near and dear to our hearts – helping find
November 2019
FBMJ Attorney Featured Speaker at Annual Nursing Professional Development Day
On November 7, 2019, FBMJ attorney, Sarah Tupica Berard, presented “Anatomy of a Lawsuit” at Beaumont Hospital Farmington Hills at its Second Annual Nursing Professional Development Day. The presentation was designed to enhance the nursing staff’s understanding of the litigation process, best practices in documentation and the interplay between documentation
November 2019
Racketeering Lawsuit Against Cannabis Company Proceeds
While marijuana continues to become legal in more and more states, business owners should be aware of some in their communities who view them as no better than traditional criminal organizations. Multiple lawsuits brought against cannabis companies under the Civil Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act – better known as
November 2019
Casual for a Cause
FBMJ is proud to announce Casual for a Cause, an initiative transforming casual Fridays into opportunities to support charitable causes. Each Friday, firm members are encouraged to wear casual attire and asked to make small donations, with one hundred percent of the proceeds donated to charitable causes. We are currently supporting
November 2019
FBMJ Client Prevails in Dismissal of Medical Malpractice Action
The Michigan Court of Appeals (COA) recently sided with arguments made by FBMJ attorneys, Anthony Pignotti and Randall Juip, resulting in a victory for their client. In an unpublished opinion issued by a panel of the Court of Appeals on August 13, 2019, the Court unanimously reversed the trial court’s
November 2019
Federal Government Sues City of Troy, Michigan for Violation of RLUIPA
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has brought suit against the City of Troy on behalf of a Muslim organization that alleges violations of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (“RLUIPA”). RLUIPA is a federal law that protects the First Amendment rights of religious assemblies of all
November 2019
FBMJ Attorneys Featured Speakers at Hospital Live Lecture Grand Rounds
On November 4, 2019, FBMJ attorneys, Clyde Metzger and Mitchell Jackson, presented “Defending Your Care Through Documentation” to residents, interns, physicians and Risk Managers at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland (SJMO) in Pontiac, Michigan as part of its live lecture Grand Rounds, a continuing medical education (CME) program. The presentation was
October 2019
Nicole Joseph-Windecker Joins Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC as an Associate
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that Nicole Joseph-Windecker has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. Clyde M. Metzger, Managing Member, made the announcement. Nicole’s practice will focus on defending healthcare professionals and entities in medical malpractice litigation. In addition to defending healthcare professionals, Nicole
October 2019
FBMJ Attorneys Featured Speakers at Michigan Radiological Society Conference
FBMJ attorneys, Randall A. Juip and Anthony D. Pignotti, presented “Current Issues in the Overlap Between Radiology and the Law” to members of the Michigan Radiological Society on October 12, 2019, at their UpNorth Conference in Traverse City, Michigan. The conference was an opportunity for diagnostic radiologists, interventional radiologists, radiation