August 2018
COA: On Campus, (but) Off the Hook
On August 9, 2018, attorneys from Foley, Baron, Metzger and Juip scored a significant win at the State of Michigan Court of Appeals (COA) in the case of Abigail Schmitt v Genesys Regional Medical Center. The
August 2018
Second Annual Motion to Strike Scores a Win for Charity
FBMJ senior attorney Dan Cortez went 3-for-3 with a two-run triple for the good guys as the defense attorneys beat the plaintiff lawyers 7-6 in the second annual Motion to Strike softball game on August
July 2018
Fruchey Co-Presents “A Legal Perspective on PFOS/PFAS Contamination Issues”
FBMJ attorney Ben Fruchey co-presented “A Legal Perspective on PFOS/PFAS Contamination Issues” to the Environmental Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan (SBM) on July 10, 2018. The presentation provided an overview of the
July 2018
FBMJ Attorney Wins Seat on SBM Board of Commissioners
FBMJ attorney, Joseph P. McGill, won a contested seat on the State Bar of Michigan’s (SBM) Board of Commissioners in this year’s elections. He will serve a three-year term expiring in 2021 representing attorneys in Wayne,
July 2018
McGill on Reimagining the SBM Representative Assembly
FBMJ attorney, Joseph P. McGill, has served his first year as Chair of the Representative Assembly for the State Bar of Michigan. Under his direction and working through the Assembly’s five standing subcommittees, the Assembly
June 2018
COA: If It Doesn’t Change Your Mind . . .
On May 3, 2018 the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its opinion in the matter of Teri Luten v Genesys Regional Medical Center, et al., one which may provide some ammunition to Defendants in attacking Plaintiff
June 2018
Sarah Tupica Berard Joins Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that Sarah Tupica Berard has joined the firm as an Associate Principal attorney. Clyde M. Metzger, Managing Member, made the announcement. In her new position, Berard
June 2018
McGill and Cupples Co-Author Article for CLM – “Defending Carbon Monoxide Exposure Claims”
FBMJ attorneys Joe McGill and Jennifer Cupples co-authored “Defending Carbon Monoxide Exposure Claims,” published in the May, 2018 issue of CLM Magazine. The article focuses on winning a carbon monoxide exposure claim with a thorough
June 2018
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip Welcomes New Attorney
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce that Enrico (Eric) G. Tucciarone has joined the firm as a Partner attorney. Clyde M. Metzger, Managing Member, made the announcement. “We couldn’t be more
February 2018
2018 Michigan Non-Economic Damages Caps
Since 1993, Michigan has placed a limitation on the total amount of damages for non-economic loss that are recoverable in a medical malpractice action. The current limitation is enacted by statute in MCL § 600.1483.