August 2022
FBMJ’s Brian Whitelaw & Anthony Pignotti Obtain No Cause Verdict in Kalamazoo County Case
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorneys, Brian Whitelaw and Anthony Pignotti, were successful in obtaining a no cause of action verdict in a recent medical malpractice/wrongful death lawsuit in Kalamazoo County. The case involved a claim made against a FBMJ allergy and immunology client and professional corporation alleging malpractice in
Foley, Baron, Metzger and Juip, PLLC is proud to announce that our Senior Healthcare Counsel, Julie M. Janeway, has been selected as one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Influential Women of Law” for 2022. This distinction is awarded to women attorneys and judges for their excellent work on behalf of the
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to welcome Benjamin Demsky as a new attorney to the Firm. Benjamin joined the firm as an Associate Attorney in July 2022 and will work in the Medical Malpractice practice area defending health care organizations and professionals. Randall Juip, Member, made the announcement.
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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
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
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
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
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