Litigation
2025 Limitation on Noneconomic Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases in Michigan
On January 31, 2025, the Michigan Department of Treasury released its adjusted 2025 limitations on noneconomic damages for medical malpractice claims. The “upper cap” has been adjusted to $1,047,000 (increased from $1,016,000 in 2024), and the “lower cap” has been adjusted to $586,300 (increased from $569,000 in 2024). Michigan has limited the total amount of damages that can be recovere
FBMJ Welcomes Attorney Hannah R. Roberts
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is pleased to announce the hiring of attorney Hannah R. Roberts as a Senior Associate with the firm.Hannah focuses her practice on defending healthcare professionals and institutions in business disputes and against medical malpractice claims. She has experience in a range of specialties, including orthopedics, general surgery, pediatrics, plastic su
Healthcare Texting: Dos and Don’ts
Text messaging has changed the way everyone communicates, including physicians and other healthcare professionals. While it is convenient, quick and common for physicians and other members of a healthcare team to use mobile devices to communicate with each other and with patients regarding care, texting with them has potentially serious risks.Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip (FBMJ) partner, Brian
Brian Richtarcik Elected to Member at Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC, is pleased to announce the election of attorney Brian J. Richtarcik into the membership of the firm, effective January 1, 2025.Richtarcik is an accomplished trial and appellate attorney with over 20 years of experience in private practice. He maintains a significant practice defending healthcare providers in civil rights claims brought under 42 U.S.C. §1983
FBMJ’s Silvia Mansoor Becomes Chair of the SBM Young Lawyers Section
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is delighted to announce that Silvia Alexandria Mansoor has been elevated to Chair of the State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section.As the Chair, Mansoor also maintains her seat with the State Bar of Michigan (SBM) Board of Commissioners. “I’m excited to serve in this role and represent the Young Lawyers Section. I look forward to a great year ah
FBMJ’s Sarah Cherry Presents At Mid-Michigan College
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip (FBMJ) attorney, Sarah Cherry, recently presented “How to Defend Yourself Before You Get Sued,” to a group of nursing students at Mid Michigan College in Mt. Pleasant, MI. The presentation included discussion on the anatomy of a medical malpractice lawsuit, implications of a lawsuit, medical charting tips, social media use by nurses, HIPAA, recordings by patien
FBMJ’s Joseph McGill Sworn In as 90th President of the State Bar of Michigan
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC (FBMJ) is thrilled to announce that Joseph McGill has been sworn in as the 90th President of the State Bar of Michigan.During his one-year term as President, McGill will serve all 46,000 Michigan attorneys and further the State Bar’s mission to promote the professionalism of lawyers; advocate for an open, fair, and accessible justice system; and provide off
FBMJ Attorneys Tucciarone & McDaniel Obtain No-Cause Verdict in Oakland County Case
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip attorneys Enrico (Eric) Tucciarone and Stacey McDaniel recently obtained a defense verdict (No Cause) in a medical malpractice jury trial in Oakland County Circuit Court.Eric and Stacey represented a major Oakland County hospital system and an orthopedic nurse in a claim involving a 78-year-old knee replacement patient. The patient fell the day after surgery afte
Enrico Tucciarone Named One of “Michigan’s Go To Lawyers” for Negligence Law
Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC is pleased to announce that Enrico Tucciarone has been named a “Go To Lawyer” for negligence law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.Now in its fifth year, “Michigan’s Go To Lawyers” program recognizes leading lawyers around the state in a given practice area. Tucciarone, along with 21 other honorees, were featured in a special section of the September 23rd
The Story Continues: Federal Court Strikes Down The FTC’s Non-Compete Ban
Earlier this year, we provided an update on the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s promulgation of its Rule banning non-compete agreements. Expectedly, the Rule was challenged. On August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued an opinion and order setting aside the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban and preventing its enforcement. WHAT HAPPENED?W