February 2024
Brian Whitelaw Chosen as Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2024 Hall of Fame Honoree
We are pleased to announce that FBMJ Partner Brian Whitelaw has been chosen as an honoree for the Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2024 Hall of Fame awards program. Michigan Lawyer Weekly’s Hall of Fame program recognizes legal leaders who have been in practice for at least thirty years and, according to the... READ MORE
February 2024
No Cause Defense Verdict for FBMJ Attorneys in Medical Malpractice Case
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorneys Brian Whitelaw and Sarah Cherry recently obtained a Defense Verdict (No Cause) in a two-week medical malpractice jury trial in Wayne County Circuit Court. Brian and Sarah represented a major hospital system, a professional corporation, and an Emergency Medicine physician in a claim involving... READ MORE
February 2024
2024 Limitation on Noneconomic Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases in Michigan
On January 31, 2024, the Michigan Department of Treasury released its adjusted 2024 limitations on noneconomic damages for medical malpractice claims. The “upper cap” has been adjusted to $1,016,000 (increased from $960,500 in 2023), and the “lower cap” has been adjusted to $569,000 (increased from $537,900 in 2023). Michigan has limited... READ MORE
January 2024
Congratulations to FBMJ Attorneys Empey and Richtarcik for Appeal Win!
Congratulations to FBMJ attorneys Carole Empey and Brian Richtarcik on a successful appeal of a Wayne County Circuit Court’s denial of a Motion for Summary Disposition. The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the trial court in this medical malpractice wrongful death case, concluding the treating anesthesiologist was not the ostensible... READ MORE
January 2024
Congratulations to FBMJ Attorneys Juip and Cherry for Successful Case Dismissal
FBMJ attorneys Randall Juip and Sarah Cherry were successful in achieving a medical malpractice case dismissal on behalf of their clients – an Interventional Radiology physician and a major hospital system. Plaintiff alleged that the Defendant physician punctured a breast implant during a breast biopsy, necessitating the need for the breast... READ MORE
January 2024
Anthony Pignotti Promoted to Member at Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC, is pleased to announce the election of attorney Anthony (Tony) D. Pignotti into the membership of the firm, effective January 1, 2024. Pignotti is an experienced trial lawyer with a broad range of litigation experience. He has represented national-level businesses in products liability, toxic tort,... READ MORE
January 2024
Silvia Alexandra Mansoor Promoted to Senior Associate at Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC, is pleased to announce that the firm has promoted attorney Silvia Alexandra Mansoor to Senior Associate, effective January 1, 2024. Mansoor’s work focuses on defending health care professionals and organizations in complex medical malpractice claims and business dispute claims. She is also heavily involved in... READ MORE
December 2023
Nicholas Tatro Promoted to Partner at Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (“FBMJ”) is pleased to announce that the firm has promoted attorney Nicholas Tatro to partner. Tatro’s practice focuses on environmental, toxic tort, mass tort and products liability litigation, permitting and compliance with environmental regulations, and defending against alleged violations of environmental regulations. He also has... READ MORE
December 2023
Joseph McGill Presented at National Business Institute Seminar
FBMJ Member, Joseph McGill, recently presented at the National Business Institute’s seminar titled, “Ohio Probate Process: In Seven Simple Steps.” The seminar provided instruction on the essential elements of the probate processes and best practices for handling each unique case effectively and was created for professionals involved in the administration... READ MORE
December 2023
Two FBMJ Legal Support Professionals Selected as 2023 “Unsung Heroes” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Michigan Lawyers Weekly recently announced its class of 2023 “Unsung Heroes” in the legal industry, and we’re thrilled to announce that two FBMJ legal support professionals made the list. Laura Pilarski, Legal Assistant, and Lynne Gibson, Senior Legal Assistant & Administrative Liaison, were both recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. The Unsung... READ MORE