October 2023
Congratulations to FBMJ Attorneys Rodey and Richtarcik for Successful Motion to Dismiss
Congratulations to FBMJ attorneys Cathy Rodey and Brian Richtarcik on a successful Motion to Dismiss in Wayne County Circuit Court before Judge Kathleen McCarthy. The complicated case claimed negligence, gross negligence, IIED, wrongful death, and violations of two provisions of the Elliot Larsen Civil Rights Act against FBMJ’s defendant physician.
Congratulations to Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorneys, Kim Sveska and Brooke Johnston on successfully obtaining a no cause trial win for their hospital client in Saginaw County Circuit Court this week in an alleged defamation claim. Plaintiff, a former medical sales representative, sought over $9.6 million dollars from the
Nicole Joseph-Windecker was recently honored as one of two 2023 recipients of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel’s (MDTC) Golden Gavel Award.
The Golden Gavel Award is presented to a lawyer who has practiced law for 10 years or less and who, according to the MDTC, “exemplifies significant contribution to professionalism and
January 2023
2023 Limitation on Noneconomic Damages
On January 31, 2023, the State of Michigan Department of Treasury published the 2023 limitations on noneconomic damages for claims alleging medical malpractice. The “upper cap” is now adjusted to $960,500 (an increase of $73,000 from last year). The “lower cap” is now adjusted to $537,900 (an increase of $40,900
January 2023
FBMJ Announces Attorney Promotions
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Stephanie A. Karisny to Associate Principal and Nicole Joseph-Windecker to Senior Associate. “Both Stephanie and Nicole have demonstrated exceptional talent and commitment to our clients. We are incredibly pleased to welcome them to their new positions
In two published opinions released today, the Court of Appeals affirmed that plaintiffs in wrongful death medical malpractice cases can recover what have come to be known as Denney damages – the lost future earning capacity of the decedent. Such damages are recoverable when there is a sufficient evidentiary basis
Congratulations to FBMJ’s Lauren Rhoads for successfully passing the Michigan Bar exam. Results were announced earlier this month. Lauren has been working as a full-time paralegal with the firm since October of 2021 in the medical-malpractice practice area.
Rhoads is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law with a
September 2022
Brian Whitelaw Recognized as “Go To Lawyer” for Medical Malpractice by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
September 2022
FBMJ Welcomes Attorney Suzanne Lewand
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to welcome Suzanne Lewand as a new attorney to the Firm. She joined the firm in August 2022 and will work in the firm’s Medical Malpractice practice group. Randall Juip, Member, made the announcement.
Before joining FBMJ, Suzanne worked at two metro-Detroit law