On Thursday, August 8th, Foley, Baron, Metzger, & Juip (FBMJ) attorney, Sarah Cherry, presented “Medical Malpractice: Charting Errors & Implications – Emergency Medicine Edition,” at Henry Ford Hospital Grand Rounds in Detroit, Michigan. Sarah presented to over 40 emergency medicine residents, interns, and physicians about appropriate charting in the emergency department. The presentation was designed to enhance the medical professionals’ understanding of the importance of following documentation best practices and the legal ramifications that could result when failing to do so.
Sarah’s presentation included discussions about the anatomy of a medical malpractice lawsuit, why clear charting is important in the legal setting, and the many implications of failing to include information in a medical chart. Cautionary tales and actual case studies were presented to illustrate the adverse consequences of failing to follow best practices.
Sarah is a Partner at FBMJ, and has spent her career defending medical professionals, including hospitals, physicians, physician assistants, CRNAs, nurses, and CAAs. So far in 2024 she has successfully obtained No Cause verdicts in two trials defending emergency medicine physicians.
August 2024
FBMJ Attorney Featured Speaker at Hospital Grand Rounds
On Thursday, August 8th, Foley, Baron, Metzger, & Juip (FBMJ) attorney, Sarah Cherry, presented “Medical Malpractice: Charting Errors & Implications – Emergency Medicine Edition,” at Henry Ford Hospital Grand Rounds in Detroit, Michigan. Sarah presented to over 40 emergency medicine residents, interns, and physicians about appropriate charting in the emergency
August 2024
FBMJ Attorneys Serve Over 200 Meals with Wobbly Kitchen
Attorneys and staff from FBMJ recently came together with friends and family for an inspiring morning of service, serving over 200 meals with Detroit’s Wobbly Kitchen. Our firm is honored to be able to go beyond the courtrooms and boardrooms to make a positive impact on our community. Finding its
August 2024
FBMJ Lawyers Recognized in 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that seventeen (17) FBMJ attorneys have been honored by Super Lawyers in their 2024 rankings of top Michigan attorneys. Ten (10) of its lawyers have been named by Super Lawyers magazine to the 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list, and
July 2024
Are Subspecialists considered “Specialists” when Determining Qualification to Testify on Standard of Care? Michigan Supreme Court Releases Opinion that says: NO!
The long-awaited opinion of Horn v. Swofford was just issued by the Michigan Supreme Court on July 25th. The crux of the case was whether a neuroradiologist was qualified to testify against Dr. Swofford who was a diagnostic radiologist reading a brain CT scan. In partially overturning its seminal 2006 case
July 2024
No Cause Verdict for FBMJ Attorneys
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorneys Randy Juip and Sarah Cherry recently obtained a Defense Verdict (No Cause) in a medical malpractice jury trial in Wayne County Circuit Court. Randy and Sarah represented a major hospital system, an Emergency Medicine physician, and a Physician Assistant in a claim involving a 28-year-old
July 2024
Catherine Rodey Promoted to Senior Associate
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Catherine Rodey to Senior Associate with the firm. Catherine’s practice involves defending healthcare professionals and organizations in complex medical-malpractice claims, as well as other personal injury and insurance defense claims. In addition, she represents clients involved in
June 2024
Nicholas Tatro Recognized as “Go to Lawyer” for Cannabis Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that Nicholas Tatro, a partner of the firm, has been named one of 17 “Go to Lawyers” for Cannabis law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Now in its fifth year, the “Go to Lawyers” program recognizes leading lawyers in particular fields of
May 2024
FBMJ’s Silvia Alexandria Mansoor Elected to OCBA Board of Directors
Congratulations to Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC attorney Silvia Alexandria Mansoor for being elected to the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) Board of Directors in the contested May 2024 election. Mansoor will serve a three-year term that runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. Established in 1934, the OCBA
May 2024
FBMJ Attorneys Successful in MSD of In Pro Per Case
A big shout out to FBMJ attorneys Brian Whitelaw and Cathy Rodey for the dismissal of a very complicated in pro per Complaint against a major healthcare system in the metro-Detroit area. Briefly, the plaintiff sought treatment for an oral infection while pregnant. Oral Surgery was called, and the patient
April 2024
The FTC Issues Non-Compete Ban – What Now?
In Michigan, courts generally presume the legality, validity, and enforceability of contracts. Although noncompete agreements have generally been disfavored by the law, they are enforceable to the extent that they are reasonable in time, geographic distance, and competitive interest. This may all be changing soon though. On April 23, 2024, the