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MiLW names ‘Go To Lawyers’ for negligence law in 2024

Michigan Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the “Go To Lawyers” for negligence law, for plaintiffs’ and defense side, including medical malpractice, personal injury,...

Lawyers for Oxford school shooting victims plan to go to Michigan Supreme Court after losing lawsuit appeal

The Michigan Court of Appeals has agreed with a lower court decision in dismissing a lawsuit that seeks to hold the Oxford Community School...

Michigan Court of Appeals upholds dismissal of Oxford shooting case

Next step takes the case to the Michigan Supreme Court

Kent County deputy describes striking Riley Doggett with cruiser in newly released report

In a newly released police report, A Kent County sheriff’s deputy describes the moments before and after his cruiser fatally struck a 17-year-old in...

Hearing for Oakland Co. substitute teacher accused of sex abuse rescheduled

A court hearing for an Oakland County substitute teacher accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with three minor students was postponed until next month.

Parents to file suit in case of Huron Valley Schools substitute teacher charged with sexual conduct

Families claim district ignored warnings about accused teacher.

Attorney Ven Johnson: Nearly a dozen families will sue Huron Valley district over CSC case

Nearly a dozen families will sue the Huron Valley School District, a Detroit attorney said, because school officials failed to take action when the...

Chamber Backs Gilead’s Immunity In COVID Appeal

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a trade association representing drug companies have urged a Michigan state appeals court to rule that Gilead Sciences...

Michigan Court of Appeals hears arguments for Oxford High School shooting civil case to be reinstated

Arguments were heard Wednesday in the Michigan Court of Appeals as attorneys representing the families of the Oxford High School shooting victims look to...

Substitute teacher charged with alleged sexual assault of students at Huron Valley Schools

Some families also retained civil attorney Ven Johnson and had planned to sue the district and the principal.

State asks judge to end litigation against it over 2020 dam failures

“It is a ridiculous, frivolous motion. In any other type of a case would be sanctioned by the trial judge,” said attorney Ven Johnson.

Michigan asks judge to end litigation over flooding caused by Edenville Dam failure

Michigan is asking a judge to end pending litigation over the flooding that was caused by the Edenville Dam failure in 2020.

Case against former MSP sergeant charged with murder of Samuel Sterling heading to federal court

Despite being employed by MSP, a judge ruled that Keely was acting as a federal officer at the time. Therefore, the case will be...

Ex-trooper was acting as federal officer in death of fleeing suspect, judge says

A former state police sergeant charged in the April 17 death of a fleeing suspect will be tried in federal court – rather than...

Retired Michigan State Police detective to stand trial for Samuel Sterling death

Former Michigan State Police detective Brian Keely will be heading to trial for his role in the death of Samuel Sterling.

Ven’s Vault – 2022: Peeping Tom Brian Maciborski Strikes Again at Plymouth Planet Fitness

Monday, August 12, 2024

Ven’s Vault – 2021: Brian Maciborski Chili Pepper’s Tanning Salon Privacy Invasion Case

Monday, August 12, 2024

WWMT.com WATCH LIVE: Preliminary examination begins for retired MSP detective accused of murder.

Monday, August 12, 2024

WXMI-TV: Reaction from Samuel Sterling’s family along with their attorney, Ven Johnson.

Monday, August 12, 2024

Family grieves as judge delays ruling in case of Samuel Sterling’s death

A long day in a Kentwood courtroom ends with little to no outcome.

Grand Rapids Press/MLive: Investigator disputes ex-trooper’s claim that wet road caused car to hit fleeing suspect

A fugitive task force considered Samuel Sterling a threat for violence before he was struck and killed by a police vehicle as he fled...

Mich. Jury Awards $8.5M For Missed Cancer Diagnosis

A Michigan federal jury awarded more than $8.5 million in damages to a man who died of kidney cancer, finding that a doctor at...

Law passed for Nassar victims doesn’t revive decades-old abuse claims, high court finds

A 2018 law that extends the time victims of child sexual abuse have to sue their abusers does not apply retroactively, the Michigan Supreme...

Michigan Supreme Court rules law extending deadline for sex abuse cases was not retroactive

The Michigan Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the Legislature’s recent allowances for late disclosures of sexual abuse do not apply to victims who were...

Kentwood courtroom packed for hearing of former MSP sergeant charged with 2nd-degree murder

In a Kentwood courtroom on Monday, the next step in the criminal prosecution of a now retired Michigan State Police sergeant took place.

Life in the Trenches

For nearly four decades, attorney Ven Johnson has devoted his career to fighting for the ‘little guy.’

Doherty: June 2021 flood victims still demanding compensation, change

We will no longer accept excuses. We demand justice and a future where we can live without fear of the next rainstorm. PAUL DOHERTY, ATTORNEY...

New lawsuit filed for homeowners victimized by flood water after GLWA pump stations failed 3 years ago

Tuesday marks three years since parts of Wayne County were devastated by widespread flooding, leaving areas of Dearborn Detroit and Grosse Pointe underwater.

Lawsuit filed against Great Lakes Water Authority over mass flooding in Detroit in June 2021

A new lawsuit has been filed over severe flooding in Metro Detroit.

Lansing march demands justice for police brutality victims, calls for transparency

“We stand in solidarity with our clients and those marching in Lansing, demanding justice for the victims of police brutality and excessive force,” attorneys...

Civil rights advocates and community activists are calling for police reform in Michigan

Family and community members and civil rights advocates gathered in Lansing on Friday to call for changes in policing in Michigan.

Civil rights attorneys, community activists call for police reform in Michigan

Family and community members and civil rights attorneys came together in Lansing on Friday to call for policing changes in Michigan.

Civil rights attorneys to host Capitol march against police brutality

Civil rights attorneys Ven Johnson and Ben Crump will help lead a march against police brutality at the Michigan Capitol on Friday.

Ex-state police trooper who struck and killed man with vehicle pleads not guilty to murder

A former state police sergeant was arraigned Wednesday, June 5, on a second-degree murder charge in a crash that killed fleeing suspect Samuel Sterling.

Michigan State Police trooper charged with second-degree murder in death of Kentwood man

A Michigan State Police trooper who drove his unmarked SUV into a 25-year-old Kentwood man that was fleeing from police has been charged with...

No charges for officer in death of Michigan teen struck by police car during chase

A prosecutor declined to file charges Tuesday against a police officer who struck and killed a western Michigan teenager while the boy was running...

Hours before funeral, family of teen struck by sheriff’s cruiser pleads for release of video

As the family of 17-year-old Riley Doggett prepared for his funeral Friday, they renewed calls for police to release any video that shows him...

Family of teen hit, killed by deputy’s cruiser calling for release of dash, body cam footage

Riley Doggett’s family is calling for transparency and for the dash and body camera footage to be released.

Prosecutors are now evaluating potential criminal charges in Riley Doggett death case

Doggett’s death certificate released this week lists the 17-year-old’s manner of death as an ‘accident’

Victims of disastrous flood speak out as 4th anniversary of dam breaks nears

Victims of the historic 2020 flooding in mid-Michigan after two dam failures gathered in Sanford on Friday, just two days before the 4-year anniversary...

May 2020 flood lawsuit slated for court in summer 2025

Four years later, attorneys for the May 2020 flood victims are still fighting, and attorney Ven Johnson says there is momentum and a court...

Michigan attorney general probing death of Black man hit by unmarked police car

The family of a Black man who was killed after he was hit by an unmarked police car in Michigan spoke out on Saturday...

Mom on seeing video of son hit by state police vehicle, pinned to wall: It’s ‘hurtful’

The mother of a man who was killed last month after a Michigan State Police vehicle struck him and pinned him to a brick...

Video shows man hit by unmarked MSP cruiser

Police video shows an unmarked Michigan State Police SUV hit a man as he ran from officers in Kentwood last month, followed by Samuel...

Teen dies weeks after being hit by deputy’s cruiser

A teen who was hit by a Kent County sheriff’s deputy’s cruiser during a foot chase about a month ago has died.

Huron Valley Schools faces lawsuit after substitute teacher accused of touching students

More potential victims are accusing a substitute teacher in Huron Valley Schools of inappropriately touching them and now, a lawsuit is in the works.

Substitute teacher accused of touching elementary school students in Oakland County

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a long-term substitute teacher at Spring Mills Elementary School in Highland Township.

‘You want answers today’: Ven Johnson now representing family of man hit, killed by unmarked police car

The family of Samuel Sterling has secured new legal counsel, hiring lawyer Ven Johnson to represent them following the 25-year-old’s death.

Family of man killed by police vehicle ‘stonewalled,’ wants to see video, attorney says

The family of Samuel Sterling, a Black man who was struck and killed by a police vehicle while running from officers, wants state police...

Dr. Werner Spitz, famed forensic pathologist, wrote the book on death

Dr. Werner Spitz spent a lifetime chasing death — and, this week, finally caught up to it.

The Michigan Supreme Court is hearing a case that could impact sexual assault survivors

Brian McLain says he was sexually abused as a minor in 1999 by a Roman Catholic priest, Father Richard Lobert, while attending WJ Maxey...

Watch ‘Crumbley Trials’ trailer: New doc explores Michigan school shooter’s parents cases

The unprecedented trials of Michigan parents, James and Jennifer Crumbley, which led to the country’s first involuntary manslaughter convictions for parents of a school...

Oxford School Shooter’s Parents Were Convicted. Holding District Liable Could Be Tougher

The convictions of the Crumbleys have cast fresh light on efforts to hold a variety of other parties legally responsible for mass school shootings.

Commercial driver struck man snowblowing driveway

Terry Novak of Brownstown Township sustained a traumatic brain injury, spinal injuries and other serious injuries that required three spinal surgeries after he was struck...

Legal experts mixed on sentence against Crumbleys, possible precedent

Legal experts had mixed reactions to the parents of the Oxford High School shooter being sentenced to the maximum penalty under law, 10 to...

Attorneys representing families of the victims of the Oxford High School shooting speak out

Attorneys Ven Johnson and Wolf Mueller share their thoughts following James and Jennifer Crumbley’s sentencing on Tuesday.

Lyoya family feels ‘betrayed’ as murder case against ex-police officer drags into 3rd year

Two years after Patrick Lyoya’s fatal shooting by a now-fired Grand Rapids police officer, his family is frustrated by legal delays – a trial...

2 years after Patrick Lyoya died, Grand Rapids waits for trial

Two years after a then-Grand Rapids police officer shot and killed Patrick Lyoya, there is no scheduled date for a murder trial.

Judge not convinced government immunity protects South Haven in fatal drowning lawsuit

Profitable beach enterprises in South Haven may open the door to liability in drowning lawsuit against the West Michigan city.

Legal impact of historic Michigan school shooting verdicts felt across nation

In a first-of-its-kind case, the parents of a school shooter were convicted of manslaughter.

James Crumbley, father of the Oxford High School shooter, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter

A jury has found James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford High School shooter, guilty of all four counts of involuntary manslaughter.

Attorney Ven Johnson speaks on James Crumbley guilty verdict

Attorney Ven Johnson joins CBS News Detroit after James Crumbley was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter.

Is justice part of the infrastructure bill?

When infrastructure fails, who is to blame, and how can average citizens hold the guilty parties accountable?

Detroit Council approves $2.75 million settlement to man injured in police crash

The Detroit City Council on Tuesday approved a $2.75 million settlement to a man who was injured during a crash while handcuffed in the...

Mich. Village Reaches $320K Settlement with Man Who Was Deported After Being Wrongly Accused of Drunk Driving

The arresting officer misinterpreted the breathalyzer test result administered to a Japanese citizen, per a court filing.

Personal Injury Attorney Ven Johnson speaking with Channel 4 News at the firm's office, discussing the Oxford case.

Oxford families seek justice with civil trial against school district

Investigation found everything that happened could have been prevented.

MSU shooting victims reach settlement

This case involved the death of three students on the campus of Michigan State University during a mass shooting that took place on Feb....

Let it Rip: Jennifer Crumbley’s guilty verdict

Legal experts discuss Jennifer Crumbley’s historic guilty verdict and what it means for parents when it comes to future similar tragedies.

‘It doesn’t bring Tate back’: Tate Myre’s father talks Jennifer Crumbley’s verdict in Oxford

Myre, other Oxford parents see a systemic failure at the school level.

Oxford shooting survivor haunted by narrow escape, seeking mental health treatment

Keegan Gregory receiving treatment at facility that also treated Parkland students.

Jennifer Crumbley found guilty: Parents, officials react to historic verdict

Before declaring Jennifer Crumbley guilty on all four charges of involuntary manslaughter, the jury had to evaluate the standard of reasonable parental care and...

Governmental immunity on the ballot across America in 2024

Critics argue doctrine prevents citizens from holding officials accountable for wrongdoing

Attorney Ven Johnson speaks on Jennifer Crumbley’s trial

Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, testified Thursday on the sixth day of her trial. Attorney Ven Johnson, who represents...

Jury selection to begin for mother of Michigan school shooter

The mother of a teenager who committed a school shooting in Michigan is headed to trial in a case that marks the first time parents...

Oxford files suit against their insurance company

The Oxford school district is suing its insurance company over potential payouts for injuries claimed among nine lawsuits stemming from the November 2021 shooting...

MSU releases settlement amounts with families of 3 students killed in mass shooting

Michigan State University negotiated a $15 million settlement with the families of the three students killed on Feb. 13, according to records obtained through...

2023 in review: Oxford closes a chapter, but legal battles continue

Case number 2022-279506-FC, the people v. Ethan Robert Crumbley, has closed, but there will never be total closure after the events of Nov. 30,...

Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in Midland Dam Failure Case, Lawsuit Proceeds

Michigan Supreme Court justices are denying the latest appeal dealing with the Midland County dam failures in 2020.

Michigan Justices Won’t Hear State’s Dam Collapse Appeal

The Michigan Supreme Court on Thursday declined to free the state from responsibility for flood damage after the Edenville Dam collapsed in 2020.

Attorney to use ‘Nassar bills’ to argue sexual abuse case to Michigan Supreme Court

An attorney is set to use the “Nassar bills” to argue why the Michigan legislature’s 2018 amendment to the statute of limitations should allow...

Michigan Supreme Court to establish legal precedent in Diocese of Lansing sexual assault appeal case

Brian McLain says he was sexually abused as a minor in 1999 by a Roman Catholic priest, Father Richard Lobert, while at the W.J....

Michigan Supreme Court to hear appeal on sexual assault case involving priest at Catholic Diocese of Lansing

The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to hear an appeal in a sexual assault case involving the Catholic Diocese of Lansing.

Michigan State to pay $15 million to families of three shooting victims

The families of three Michigan State University students who were killed by a gunman on campus this year will be paid $15 million after...

Michigan State settles with families of students killed in mass shooting

Michigan State University has reached a $15 million settlement with families of the three students killed in the Feb. 13 mass shooting on campus.

MiLW announces Class of 2023 ‘Unsung Legal Heroes’

Michigan Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the legal professionals chosen as the “Unsung Heroes” Class of 2023.

Attorney for Sanford residents calls Mueller lawsuit a ‘charade’

Nearly three years before the area dams breached in May 2020, state officials had already cited Lee Mueller of Boyce Hydro with the death...

Oxford shooting survivor’s narrow escape during attack haunts family

FOX 2 (WJBK) – At Friday’s sentence for the Oxford High School shooter, 29 victims delivered impact statements before the court.

Oxford school shooter Ethan Crumbley, 17, is sentenced to LIFE in prison without parole – after ‘monster’ who slaughtered four tells judge to throw away the key

Michigan high school shooter Ethan Crumbley has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after murdering four students in 2021.

Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley sentenced to life after addressing court: ‘I am a really bad person’

Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley addressed an Oakland County courtroom for the first time on Friday just before he was sentenced to life in...

Life in prison ‘is not enough’ for this Michigan school sohoter, say the parents of one student killed

It’s the harshest penalty available in Michigan, a life sentence without the possibility of parole. But that isn’t enough for the parents of one...

MiLW announces inaugural ‘Michigan’s Go to Lawyers Power List’

Now wrapping up its fourth year, our “Go To Lawyers” program recognizes top lawyers around the state in a given practice area as nominated...

Top Lawyers 2024

The research for the Top Lawyers list was created by PRS (Professional Research Services) and is based on an online peer-review survey sent out...

Class of 2023 Leaders in the Law named

Michigan Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the lawyers selected to the 2023 Class of Leaders in the Law.

Guidepost report will have little impact in ongoing court cases related to Oxford school shooting

The newly released report on the Oxford school shooting will not affect any of the ongoing court cases filed since January 2022.

Meet a Detroit Man Who Was Twice Wrongly Convicted

On Nov. 2, 2011, Darell Chancellor arrived home from work about 6 p.m., the usual time. That was nice — having a usual time,...

WWMT: Judge orders state to move forward with long-delayed civil lawsuits over 2020 Midland-area floods

It’s been a nearly three-year court battle regarding the civil lawsuit cases surrounding the 2020 floods that devastated Midland, Sanford and Gladwin.

WNEM: Judge rules case for 2020 flood victims can move forward

Victims of the 2020 mid-Michigan floods that devastated parts of Sanford and Midland were given a win this weekend.

MLive: Michigan judge orders stalled Edenville flood lawsuit to proceed

A Michigan judge lifted a stay last week on a lawsuit brought by victims of catastrophic mid-Michigan flooding in 2020, ordering the state to...

FOX 2 Detroit: Oxford shooting report lays blame at school officials. Can it be used in court?

The conclusion from an extensive report into the Oxford High School mass shooting determined the tragedy could have been prevented

WDIV: Families left frustrated after release of Oxford High School shooting report

The long-awaited and fought-for third-party investigation into the Oxford High School shooting was released late Monday, Oct. 30.

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Forbes: Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Detroit Michigan of 2023

Forbes Advisor has collected a list of the top 10 lawyers from Detroit, as well as a short guide on how to choose an...

MLive: Settlement reached in lawsuit filed over death of Flint police captain

A settlement has been reached between the estate of Collin Birnie, a Flint police captain who was killed in a head-on crash in early...

Michigan Lawyers Weekly: MiLW announces ‘Go To Lawyers’ for negligence law

Michigan Lawyers Weekly has announced the “Go To Lawyers” for negligence law, for plaintiffs’ and defense side, including medical malpractice, personal injury, premises liability...

The Detroit News: City settles suit with family of boy who died after fall at Camp Dearborn

Dearborn has settled a lawsuit over the 2022 death of a 10-year-old boy who fell from a play structure at the city’s Milford recreational...

Hometown Life: Dearborn officials settle lawsuit over death of child on play structure at Camp Dearborn

The city has settled a lawsuit in connection with the death of a child at Camp Dearborn in Milford last year.

Midland Daily News: Attorney Ven Johnson believes State of Michigan will continue to fight flood lawsuits

A recent victory for May 2020 flood victims on or near Wixom, Sanford, Smallwood and Secord lakes could be short-lived if the State of...

Yahoo! News: Appeals panel will decide on trial for ex-officer charges in shooting of Patrick Lyoya

The attorney for the former Grand Rapids police officer charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Black man during a traffic stop...

Michigan Lawyers Weekly: Home exploded after installers opened discontinued, uncapped gas line

After installing the new stove, the installers opened the main valve and the valve to the discontinued, uncapped line, causing gas to escape.

KTLA-TV: Forbes names four Ven Johnson Law attorneys as Detroit’s top lawyers

Four attorneys at Ven Johnson Law have been recognized by Forbes as elite lawyers by being ranked on two of its prestigious annual lists.

Law 360: Taser victim wants $60M award against Atlanta restored

The guardian of a Georgia man left paralyzed after he was tased by an Atlanta police officer who suspected him of panhandling is asking...

The Epoch Times: Groundbreaking Ruling: Manufacturer of Remdesivir not shielded by PREP Act for man’s injuries

A Michigan judge ruled for the first time that Gilead Sciences, Inc. is not protected under the PREP Act after a man experienced severe...

FOX 17: Ven Johnson highlights ruling against drug manufacturer and hospital at press conference in Southfield

At a press conference in Southfield, Michigan on Tuesday, attorney Ven Johnson highlighted a groundbreaking ruling against a drug manufacturer, as well as a...

Forbes: Best personal injury lawyers Detroit, MI of 2023

A list of the ten best personal injury lawyers in Detroit who will fight to protect your rights and help you get compensation for...

Michigan Lawyers Weekly: Hotel guests suffer carbon monoxide poisoning

Ven Johnson Law received a $3.5 million settlement for a premises liability lawsuit where a mother and son sustained carbon monoxide poisoning.

WZZM-TV: Murder case against former Grand Rapids police officer delayed again

The murder trial for a former Grand Rapids Police Officer has been put on pause.

FOX 2 Detroit: Lawsuit battle over heavy flooding from June, 2021 against DWSD and GLWA continues

For a local business owner, thoughts of the massive rain storm that hit parts of SE Michigan on June 25th of 2021 still feel...

The Detroit News: 3 more victims, family members file intent to sue MSU after mass shooting

An attorney has filed notice of intent to sue to the Michigan Court of Claims on behalf of three Michigan State University students who...

WOOD TV: Expert: Delays in trial for Patrick Lyoya’s death ‘normal’

A legal expert says it’s normal that the trial against a former Grand Rapids police officer for the killing of Patrick Lyoya has again...

Oakland Press: Oakland County, jail deputies sued over alleged beating

A family representative of a man who died by suicide is suing Oakland County and 12 sheriff’s deputies claiming the death resulted from humiliation...

The Detroit News: Family sues Oakland Co., claim he took his own life after deputies at jail beat him

The family of a man who took his own life after he was allegedly stripped and beaten in the Oakland County Jail has filed...

ABC12 Saginaw: Federal judge says arrest violated Saginaw man’s constitutional rights

An attorney calls a federal judge’s order unusual after a ruling that says the arrest of a Saginaw man violated his constitutional rights and...

WWMT: 3 YEARS LATER: Residents speak out, still fighting after Mid-Michigan dam failures

Attorney Ven Johnson said during a press conference on Thursday that governmental immunity continues to present issues in a lawsuit aiming to help residents...

WSGW: Sanford and Edenville residents want movement in dam failure lawsuits

Three years after the failure of two dams led to devastating flooding in Midland County, impacted residents are still waiting on lawsuits to pay...

KISS 107.1FM: Sanford and Edenville Residents Want Movement in Dam Failure Lawsuits

Three years after the failure of two dams led to devastating flooding in Midland County, impacted residents are still waiting on lawsuits to pay...

Michigan Radio: Attorneys for 2020 flood victims urge government lawyers to stop delaying civil lawsuits

“Defend, deny and delay,” is how attorney Ven Johnson (center) describes the state of Michigan’s legal strategy to civil lawsuits tied to the May...

The Detroit News: Lawyer for Midland area residents: State using ‘frivolous appeals’ in dam suits

An attorney representing central Michigan residents damaged by the 2020 dam failures accused state attorneys on Thursday of delaying court proceedings with “frivolous appeals.”

mLIVE: ‘It’s incredibly frustrating.’ Oxford releases safety investigation that doesn’t address 2021 mass shooting

Photographs of four students —Hana St. Juliana, 14, Madisyn Baldwin, 17, Tate Myre, 16 and Justin Shilling, 17 — sit among bouquets of flowers,...

CBS Detroit: Attorney Ven Johnson speaks on Guidepost Solutions’ safety report following Oxford school shooting

Guidepost Solutions, a firm hired by the Oxford school board to investigate the 2021 deadly shooting, released an independent report on safety and threat...

The Oakland Press: Crumbley parents removed from civil suit as case moves to appeals court

James and Jennifer Crumbley will have their civil trial dismissed in order for Ven Johnson to proceed to the Michigan Court of Appeals on...

CBS News: Attorney Ven Johnson discusses decision to drop civil suit against parents of Oxford high shooter

The parents of the teen who shot and killed four people and injured seven others at Oxford High School in November 2021 have been...

Patch: Wixom Family Files Lawsuit After Child’s Death At Camp Dearborn

An autopsy showed the child suffered an internal injury that led him to bleed to death, according to the lawsuit.

FOX2 Detroit: Lawyers say Grand Rapids Officer Schurr racially profiled Patrick Lyoya before fatal police shooting

Lawyers representing the family of Patrick Lyoya, who was shot and killed by a Grand Rapids police officer, say there’s evidence Christopher Schurr racially profiled Lyoya.

MSN: Lawsuit filed against Michigan cop charged with killing Patrick Lyoya

Attorneys Ben Crump and Ven Johnson announced a lawsuit against the Michigan police officer convicted of killing Patrick Lyoya, an immigrant from Congo, in April...

mLIVE: No basis for traffic stop before Patrick Lyoya’s fatal shooting, family’s expert says

Former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr should not have engaged in a physical confrontation with Patrick Lyoya – and the officer used excessive...

The Detroit News: Experts: Officer who killed Patrick Lyoya did not follow training, police standards

Grosse Pointe News: Flood victims high and dry

The Detroit News: Wayne Co. judge dismisses lawsuit blaming Great Lakes Water Authority for 2021 floods

Click On Detroit: Wayne County flood victims angered after judge dismisses class action lawsuit

FOX 2 Detroit: Judge dismisses all lawsuits from 2021 floods

The Oakland Press: Oxford parents denounce decision to take school officials out of lawsuit

Metro Times: ‘Heartbroken’ parents of slain Oxford students pledge to fight for accountability after lawsuit was dismissed

ClickOnDetroit.com: Michigan driver struck head-on by commercial truck tire fought an insurance company in court and won

FOX2Detroit: Let It Rip special: The mass shooting at Michigan State

mLIVE: ‘When will this end?’ MSU freshman survives second school shooting in less than 2 years

FOX2Detroit: Ex-Wayne County teacher accused of sexually assaulting vision-impaired children

The Detroit News: Judge set to rule ‘sooner rather than later’ in Oxford shooting immunity case

WDIV Detroit: Oxford High School employees want out of school shooting lawsuit

FOX 2 Detroit: Oxford school shooting: Judge to decide soon if district employees can be sued in civil case

Our Community Now: Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Genetti’s after deadly fire

Detroit Metro Times: Attorney for Oxford victims blasts governmental immunity for protecting negligent employees

The Detroit News: Attorneys for Oxford victims ask for more time to depose former, current superintendent

The Oakland Press: Motion to dismiss filed by Oxford schools attorney

USA Today: Family of Patrick Lyoya sues Grand Rapids, Mich., police officer who fatally shot Black refugee

The Detroit News: Lyoya family suing Grand Rapids, former police officer for $100M in shooting death

CNN: Patrick Lyoya’s family sues Grand Rapids and the then-officer who killed him

WASHINGTON POST: Safety policy not enforced before Michigan school shooting

DETROIT FREE PRESS: Remembering the Oxford victims

FOX 2 DETROIT: ‘They covered it up’: Parents of Oxford High School shooting victims on new allegations

LIVINGSTON DAILY: Brighton man wins millions in civil suit against company in highway incident

FOX NEWS: Former Michigan police officer to stand trial for second-degree murder of Black man

DETROIT FREE PRESS: Former Michigan officer to stand trial in shooting death of Patrick Lyoya

ASSOCIATED PRESS: Ex-Michigan cop to face murder trial in killing of Black man

WNEM: Capt. Birnie’s widow sues driver that killed her husband

Genesee County, Mich. (WNEM) - Attorney Thom Waun is representing Tina Birnie in a civil lawsuit against the driver that killed her husband, Flint Police...

ClickOnDetroit: University of Michigan to pay $490M to Anderson survivors

DETROIT – The terms were laid out in Jan. 2022 but only now have 98% of those with a claim against the University of Michigan signed off...

NBC NEWS: Federal jury awards $100M to man paralyzed in fall after Atlanta officer shocked him with stun gun

ATLANTA — A federal jury in Atlanta has awarded $100 million to a panhandler who fell and broke his neck after a police officer...

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: $100M awarded to 69-year-old man paralyzed after APD officer chased, tased him

A 65-year-old man was paralyzed from the neck down four years ago, after an encounter with an Atlanta police officer resulted in him being...

mLIVE: Three Flint boxers from same gym to compete at national Golden Gloves tournament

FLINT, MI -- Three boxers from the same gym will be representing Flint on one of amateur boxing’s biggest stages next week.

FOX 2 Detroit: Oxford High School shooting: Security guard accused of failing to act added to lawsuit

Attorney Ven Johnson on Friday announced that two Oxford High School employees were placed on administrative leave for more than a month following the...

Yahoo! News: Frustration grows in Oxford over handling of shooting aftermath

Frustration grows in Oxford over handling of shooting aftermath at Oxford High School.

WXYZ Detroit: New evidence in the Oxford School shooting has now led to an Oxford outrage

OXFORD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Over the weekend School Board President Tom Donnelly added fuel to the fire by criticizing parents of shooting victims saying...

NY Daily News: Security guard did nothing during Michigan school shooting, lawsuit claims

A security guard assigned to the Michigan high school where a student fatally shot four kids and injured six others last year took no...

mLIVE: Attorney: Security guard didn’t try to stop Oxford school shooting, thought it was a drill

OXFORD, Mich. (AP) — An armed security officer told investigators she thought an active shooting at a Michigan high school was a drill and...

Buzzfeed: Security Guard Allegedly Thought Oxford School Shooting Was A Drill; That Bleeding Student Had “Really Good Makeup” On

A security officer at Oxford High School allegedly thought the deadly November 2021 shooting was an active shooter drill, telling investigators that she assumed...

Forbes: Victims’ Attorney Alleges Guard Failed To Stop Deadly Michigan High School Shooting

An attorney representing the parents of Oxford High School shooting victims alleged Wednesday an armed security guard at the Detroit-area school failed to stop...

The Macomb Daily: Supreme Court ruling makes it easier for plaintiffs to sue government; Eastpointe man sued after being hit by flying concrete on 696

A state Supreme Court decision in a case originated by an Eastpointe man injured on a Macomb County highway slightly bolsters plaintiffs’ legal efforts...

WXYZ Detroit: Oxford surveillance video may show 2 more employees who could have intervened in the shooting

OXFORD, Mich. (WXYZ) — The graphic surveillance video shows it all. The mass shooting back in November inside Oxford High School killed 4 students...

WZZM TV: GRPD chief lays out new policy changes, ‘too little, too late,’ says Lyoya family attorney

GRPD is implementing new rules that emphasize de-escalation techniques and prioritize 'Sanctity of Human Life.'

FOX News: Oxford High School officials who met with Ethan Crumbley on day of tragedy placed on leave, lawyer says

Attorney Ven Johnson on Friday announced that two Oxford High School employees were placed on administrative leave for more than a month following the...

mLIVE: Water authority denying flooding claims for massive 2021 storm in Wayne County

DETROIT -- The Great Lakes Water Authority says it will deny flooding claims following a massive rainstorm last year that led to millions of...

Yahoo! News: Detroit-area utility denies flooding claims from 2021 storm

DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit-area water utility said Tuesday that it will deny flooding claims stemming from a damaging storm last summer based on...

WXYZ 7: All June 2021 flooding claims in Metro Detroit denied by GLWA

New York Post: Oxford High officials who met with accused shooter Ethan Crumbley before spree secretly placed on leave

WILX 10: Attorney says ‘non-disciplinary action’ not enough for Oxford school staff members

FOX 2 Detroit: Mother of Oxford shooting victim talks about his life, honoring his memory

FOX 2 Detroit: Driver injured by concrete chunk from I-696 pothole can sue MDOT, Michigan high court rules

FOX 2 Detroit: Ethan Crumbley trial pushed back to January 2023 in Oxford High School shooting

CNN: Accused Michigan school shooter’s parents will face involuntary manslaughter charges, judge rules

WDIV-TV: Judge orders release of Oxford High School shooting evidence

ArcaMax: Judge orders Oxford shooting video released; prosecutor seeks to intervene

Detroit Free Press: Oakland Co. prosecutor will try to stop release of Oxford High shooting evidence in civil suit

Seattle Medium: What A Michigan Prosecutor Considered In Arriving At Charging Decision In The Police Killing Of Patrick Lyoya

FOX 2 Detroit: Oxford High School shooting: Judge orders release of surveillance video

WNEM: Woman files lawsuit against manager accused of hiding camera in restroom

USA Today: $100K bond for Michigan cop charged with murder in shooting death of Patrick Lyoya

Associated Press: Michigan Officer Charged With Murder In Lyoya Shooting

FOX News: Patrick Lyoya shooting: Michigan officer Christopher Schurr pleads not guilty, is ordered held on $100K bond

New York Times: Michigan Police Officer Charged With Murder After Killing Black Motorist

ABC News: Michigan police officer charged with murder in killing of Patrick Lyoya

CNN:What a Michigan prosecutor considered in arriving at charging decision in the police killing of Patrick Lyoya

MSN: Michigan cop charged with murder in killing of Patrick Lyoya

FOX 2, Detroit: Detroit officer still on force after lie led to wrongful conviction

FOX 17, Grand Rapids: Attorney: Officer who shot & killed Patrick Lyoya should be charged with homicide

WZZM Grand Rapids: Detroit-area attorney joins Lyoya family legal team

The Macomb Daily: Ex-marine from Macomb County alleges sexual abuse by female VA psychiatrist

ABC News: Accused Michigan school shooter must stay in adult jail, but can resume education

MI Lawyers Weekly: 2021 Top MI Verdicts and Settlements

Good Morning America: Ethan Crumbley’s parents appear in court

Michigan Lawyers Weekly: Attorney Ven Johnson Named to Hall of Fame Class of 2022

The Detroit News: Tate Myre’s parents sue Crumbleys, Oxford HS teachers, counselors

Washington Examiner: Parents of Oxford High School shooting victim sue school employees

AP: Michigan school shooting suspect to pursue insanity defense

HuffPost: Michigan School shooting suspect to pursue insanity defense

Fox News: Oxford High School shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley to use insanity legal defense

CBS News: Michigan school shooting suspect Ethan Crumbley to pursue insanity defense

CNN: Lawsuit over Oxford High School shooting claims defense by some school staff and the shooter’s parents

WDIV, Detroit: ‘This is a day about the survivors’: Attorneys, University of Michigan comment on sexual abuse settlement agreement

FOX 2, Detroit: Settlement reached in Dr. Robert Anderson case; U-M president is out

Mid-Michigan Now, Flint: University of Michigan reaches $490M settlement with sexual abuse survivors

FOX 2, Detroit: Court complaint says section of I-75 is defective, leading to deadly crash

Michigan Lawyers Weekly: MiLW announces Class of 2021 Unsung Heroes

dBusiness: Top Lawyers 2022

MLive: Attorney for Edenville flooding victims says state engaging in delay tactics through appeals

MLive: Appeals court rejects state’s efforts to dismiss Edenville flooding cases

The Detroit News: Appeals panel allows 25 Midland flooding lawsuits against state to continue

NBC25/FOX66, Flint: Court Victory for Victims of 2020 Midland Flooding

NY Daily News: Black realtor, clients sue Michigan city after they were mistakenly handcuffed by police during showing

WWMT: Realtor and clients file lawsuit for being mistakenly handcuffed while home shopping

Metro Times: Black realtor and his clients, mistaken for squatters, were handcuffed at gunpoint at home in West Michigan, lawsuit says

Shelby-Utica News: Macomb Township man to be sentenced next month in hidden camera case

Planet Detroit: Can new Detroit flooding lawsuits succeed where past litigation failed?

WXYZ, Detroit: Flooding victims frustrated by denied claims, Great Lakes Water Authority issues response

HURON DAILY TRIBUNE: Judge denies state’s motion for reconsideration to dismiss Midland flood case

MIDLAND DAILY NEWS: Judge denies state’s motion for reconsideration to dismiss Midland flood case

WDIV, CLICKONDETROIT.COM: Great Lakes Water Authority CEO Sue McCormick submits resignation

E&E News: Historic floods fuel misery, rage in Detroit

The Detroit News: Great Lakes Water Authority forms committee to study response to June rainfall

The Detroit News: Grosse Pointe Park homeowners sue water authority, others over June 26 flood

WDIV, ClickonDetroit.com: Grosse Pointe Park families to file class action lawsuit due to flood damage

Detroit Free Press: Grosse Pointe Park residents sue over flood, argue officials knew of infrastructure ‘dangers’

FOX 2, Detroit: Law firm to file class-action lawsuit for flood damage against Detroit area water authorities

WXYZ, Detroit: Flooding gives way to a class-action lawsuit

FOX 2, Detroit: Class-action lawsuit filed against Detroit water dept for infrastructure flood failure

CBS58 News Online: Former University of Michigan basketball players accuse late Dr. Robert Anderson of abuse

mlive Ann Arbor: 19 former University of Michigan basketball players now among those claiming abuse from former athletic doctor

WDIV TV / Click on Detroit: Attorney: Dr. Anderson survivors included University of Michigan basketball players

Detroit Free Press: A year after the Midland flood: Mud, erosion, missing lakes, disrupted lives and uncertainty

FOX 2, Detroit: Sanford and Midland work to rebuild, one year after dam failures

Midland Daily News: Attorney urges Michigan residents to contact legislators for flood relief

ABC12, Flint: Still no relief from dam failure lawsuits leaves residents, attorneys frustrated

ABC12: Charges dropped, now Saginaw man suing city, officers over arrest

WNEM, Saginaw: Law firm encouraging government to expedite litigation 1 year after mid-Michigan flood

WDIV Detroit: Michigan flood victims may have to wait for accountability

WTOL: Put-in-Bay spends $21K on police investigation you can’t see

Detroit Metro Times: Victims of Midland-area flood are still struggling a year later

Associated Press: Michigan flood victims may have to wait for accountability

FOX 17 News: West Michigan legal experts weigh in on guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin

NBC25/FOX66, Flint: “The jury was absolutely 100% convinced that this was a murder,” says Flint-based attorney

WNEM, Flint: Local leaders call Chauvin verdict an important step forward

WNEM, Saginaw: Local attorney says video evidence and testimony is strong in Derek Chauvin trial

FOX 2, Detroit LET IT RIP: Legal experts debate vaccine passport

ABC7, Detroit: Are vaccine passports discriminatory? A local attorney weighs in

WDIV: Manager testifies about former employee accused of raping 17-year-old co-worker at Sterling Heights Jimmy John’s

FOX 2, Detroit: Family of man wrongly imprisoned for 32 years sue city of Detroit for justice

Authority Magazine: Attorney Ven Johnson: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became An Attorney

FOX 2, Detroit LET IT RIP: Former Michigan health director Gordon to get $155,000 – is it hush money or something else?

Fremont News Messenger: ‘They all were mistreated’: 5 men join lawsuit against Put-in-Bay police over June arrests

Grand Rapids Business Journal: Mecosta woman files lawsuit against Meijer for contaminated food

FOX 17, Grand Rapids: Mecosta County woman suing Meijer for contaminated food

El Informadora: Demandan a Meijer por alimentos contaminados

Detroit Legal News: Legal People: Ven Johnson Law recently named Paul F. Doherty managing partner of its Detroit office

Crain’s Detroit Business: Ven Johnson Law expands downtown Detroit office, adds team members

Doctor analyzing brain MRI scans for neurological assessment and diagnosis

Psychology Today: How Do Personal Injury Attorneys View Trauma?

Ven Johnson Law attorney advocating for victims of the Flint Water Crisis

Yahoo!: Flint’s water crisis is far from over. Here’s how 13-year-old Mari Copeny is taking matters into her own hands

FOX 2, Detroit: New video surfaces in deadly crash that killed man on bike on Fort Street in Southgate

Detroit Legal News, Oakland Co. Issue: Ven Johnson Law is further investing in Detroit

FOX 47, Lansing: Why convene a Grand Jury to indict Former Governor Rick Snyder?

Ink Free News: Former Michigan Governor to Be Charged in Flint Water Crisis

WZZM, Grand Rapids: Nine former public officials indicted on criminal charges in Flint Water Crisis, Attorney Ven Johnson weighs in

WNEM, Flint: Legal expert thinks Snyder serving jail time ‘unlikely’

NBC25/FOX66, Flint: FLINT WATER INVESTIGATION: What’s a Grand Jury?

WSBT – Sound Bend, IN: Legal expert says Snyder’s charges send a message to other elected leaders

ABC 6, Columbus: Reaction to planned charges in Flint water crisis

FOX 2, Detroit: Michigan family sues, is among hundreds across the country to not receive autopsy before loved one cremated

The Pink Report News: Wayne County funeral home sued for cremating body without autopsy

WDIV, Detroit: Teen suing Sterling Heights Jimmy John’s store says she was raped by former co-worker

Deadline in Boyce Hydro bankruptcy case extended

Deadline in Boyce Hydro bankruptcy case extended Midland Daily News

Dam failure court case deadlines loom

Dam failure court case deadlines loom Midland Daily News

Top Lawyers 2021

Top Lawyers 2021 DBusiness Magazine

Those affected by the mid-Michigan dam collapse in the summer have two dates to remember

Those affected by the mid-Michigan dam collapse in the summer have two dates to remember FOX 2 Detroit

Work to stabilize damaged Edenville Dam site could start next week

Work to stabilize damaged Edenville Dam site could start next week MLive

Westland couple, others allege island police used excessive force

Westland couple, others allege island police used excessive force The Detroit News

Federal lawsuits allege Put-in-Bay officers used excessive force in arrests of Black tourists this summer

Federal lawsuits allege Put-in-Bay officers used excessive force in arrests of Black tourists this summer Cleveland.com

Second lawsuit filed against former Put-in-Bay officers

Second lawsuit filed against former Put-in-Bay officers The Toledo Blade

Metro Detroit couple, others sue tiny Ohio island town cops for alleged excessive force

Metro Detroit couple, others sue tiny Ohio island town cops for alleged excessive force Detroit Free Press

Village of Put-in-Bay, 3 police officers sued for excessive force

Village of Put-in-Bay, 3 police officers sued for excessive force NBC 24 Toledo

Federal Lawsuit Against Put-in-Bay and Island Cops Alleges Excessive Force and Racism in Memorial Day Arrests

Federal Lawsuit Against Put-in-Bay and Island Cops Alleges Excessive Force and Racism in Memorial Day Arrests Cleveland Scene

Lawsuit filed against several Put-in-Bay officers for alleged excessive force

Lawsuit filed against several Put-in-Bay officers for alleged excessive force CBS 19 Cleveland

Ohio vacation turns into a nightmare for two Westland residents who file excessive force lawsuit

Ohio vacation turns into a nightmare for two Westland residents who file excessive force lawsuit Detroit Metro Times

Lawsuits accuse Put-in-Bay police of excessive force, racism

Lawsuits accuse Put-in-Bay police of excessive force, racism Port Clinton News Herald

Put-in-Bay police face lawsuits

Put-in-Bay police face lawsuits Sandusky Register

Biden takes Michigan, builds lead as post-Election results drag on

Biden takes Michigan, builds lead as post-Election results drag on FOX 2 Detroit

Presiding judge on dam lawsuits owns lake property on Sanford Lake

Presiding judge on dam lawsuits owns lake property on Sanford Lake Midland Daily News

Lawsuit alleges 17-year-old Jimmy John’s employee raped by co-worker in Sterling Heights

Lawsuit alleges 17-year-old Jimmy John’s employee raped by co-worker in Sterling Heights The Macomb Daily

Sterling Heights Jimmy John’s sued by former employee alleging sexual assault inside store

Sterling Heights Jimmy John’s sued by former employee alleging sexual assault inside store WXYZ Detroit

Lawsuit filed against Jimmy John’s, sex offender employee who allegedly raped teen coworker

Lawsuit filed against Jimmy John’s, sex offender employee who allegedly raped teen coworker MLive.com

Regardless of state rules, businesses can require masks

Regardless of state rules, businesses can require masks WOOD-TV

Breonna Taylor grand jury decision; Supreme Court battle brews for RGB seat

Breonna Taylor grand jury decision; Supreme Court battle brews for RGB seat FOX 2 Detroit

Federal lawsuit accuses Grand Rapids police of using excessive force against bystanders during protest

Federal lawsuit accuses Grand Rapids police of using excessive force against bystanders during protest Detroit Metro Times

Let it Rip Weekend: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s impact on former law clerk, presidential election

Let it Rip Weekend: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s impact on former law clerk, presidential election FOX 2

Attorney in ‘Racist Baby’ Lawsuit Says Trump Campaign Raised Money ‘At The Expense of Two Little Kids’

Attorney in ‘Racist Baby’ Lawsuit Says Trump Campaign Raised Money ‘At The Expense of Two Little Kids’ Newsweek

“Terrified Todlers” Lawsuit – President Trump, Trump Campaign, Pro-Trump Meme Creator Sued For Toddlers’ Civil Rights Violations

“Terrified Todlers” Lawsuit – President Trump, Trump Campaign, Pro-Trump Meme Creator Sued For Toddlers’ Civil Rights Violations LawFuel

Man shot by police projectile during riot sues Grand Rapids, officers

Man shot by police projectile during riot sues Grand Rapids, officers MLive

Lawsuit claims Grand Rapids Police used excessive force

Lawsuit claims Grand Rapids Police used excessive force FOX 17

More people suing Shelby tanning salon, customer who allegedly hid cameras

More people suing Shelby tanning salon, customer who allegedly hid cameras C&G Newspapers

Ven on The Result Podcast

Ven on The Result Podcast The Result Podcast

At least 23 lawsuits filed against owners of failed mid-Michigan dams and state agencies

At least 23 lawsuits filed against owners of failed mid-Michigan dams and state agencies The Bay City Times

Lawsuit filed against state for Sanford Dam victims

Lawsuit filed against state for Sanford Dam victims WNEM-TV (Saginaw)

Lawsuit filed against state for Sanford Dam victims

Lawsuit filed against state for Sanford Dam victims WNEM-TV (Saginaw)

More lawsuits filed over hidden cameras in Shelby Twp. tanning salon

More lawsuits filed over hidden cameras in Shelby Twp. tanning salon The Macomb Daily

More lawsuits filed over hidden cameras in Shelby Twp. tanning salon

More lawsuits filed over hidden cameras in Shelby Twp. tanning salon Iosco County News-Herald

More Lawsuits Filed Against Salon Where Hidden Cameras Were Found

More Lawsuits Filed Against Salon Where Hidden Cameras Were Found Shelby-Utica Patch

Boyce Hydro files for bankruptcy

Boyce Hydro files for bankruptcy Midland Daily News

2 wrongfully convicted men sue Detroit: Lying cops framed us

2 wrongfully convicted men sue Detroit: Lying cops framed us The Detroit Free Press

Lawsuits filed against City of Detroit, DPD over lying police officers

Lawsuits filed against City of Detroit, DPD over lying police officers FOX 2 Detroit

Man who had police canister shot at his face during Michigan protests plans to file lawsuit

Man who had police canister shot at his face during Michigan protests plans to file lawsuit KOAA-TV (Colorado Springs)

Ven Johnson Law Wins in Michigan Court of Appeals Against State of Michigan

Ven Johnson Law Wins in Michigan Court of Appeals Against State of Michigan CBS Detroit

Appeals panel allows snowmobiler’s lawsuit against Michigan to proceed

Appeals panel allows snowmobiler’s lawsuit against Michigan to proceed The Detroit News

Deadline nearing for lawsuit for flood victims who had sewage back up

Deadline nearing for lawsuit for flood victims who had sewage back up WNEM-TV (Saginaw)

Wrongfully convicted man sues Detroit cop, alleging he was framed

Wrongfully convicted man sues Detroit cop, alleging he was framed The Detroit News

Lengthy legal battle likely over flooding responsibility

Lengthy legal battle likely over flooding responsibility WEYI-TV (Saginaw)

Detroit attorney considers legal action against President Trump over retweet of manipulated video

Detroit attorney considers legal action against President Trump over retweet of manipulated video WDIV-TV (Detroit)

Fathers of 2 toddlers used by Trump campaign to spread misinformation speak out

Fathers of 2 toddlers used by Trump campaign to spread misinformation speak out Good Morning America

Facebook, Twitter Take Down Trump Post With Manipulated Video Of Toddlers After Copyright Complaint

Facebook, Twitter Take Down Trump Post With Manipulated Video Of Toddlers After Copyright Complaint Forbes

Attorneys tour area as deadline to file suits looms

Attorneys tour area as deadline to file suits looms Attorneys Ven Johnson and Thomas Waun visited Midland this week to make a few stops...

Ven talks about police using excessive force, what to do if you get pulled over.

Ven talks about police using excessive force, what to do if you get pulled over. WOOD-TV Grand Rapids, Tuesday June 16Ven talks about police...

Ven Johnson Law Files Motion for Reconsideration Against Michigan Supreme Court

Ven Johnson Law Files Motion for Reconsideration Against Michigan Supreme Court WWJ Newsradio 950 (Detroit) Sunday, June 14 The Michigan Supreme Court declined to...

Mass Tort Lawsuit Filed For Victims Of Mid Michigan Flooding

Mass Tort Lawsuit Filed For Victims Of Mid Michigan Flooding CBS Detroit, Thursday June 4Two nationally recognized personal injury law firms, Ven Johnson Law,...

Flooding Lawsuit Virtual Town Hall Online

Flooding Lawsuit Virtual Town Hall Online WNEM, Saginaw, Thursday June 4WNEM previews the virtual town hall hosted by Ven Johnson Law and Romanucci &...

Virtual Town Hall Preview

Virtual Town Hall Preview NBC25/ FOX66, Flint, Thursday June 4 NBC25/ FOX66 previews the virtual town hall hosted by Ven Johnson Law and Romanucci...

Macomb County Mother and daughter sue over hidden cameras in tanning salon

Macomb County Mother and daughter sue over hidden cameras in tanning salon The Macomb Daily (Detroit) Ven Johnson Law filed a lawsuit on behalf of...

Ven Johnson Lawsuit against Chili Pepper’s Tanning

Ven Johnson Lawsuit against Chili Pepper’s Tanning WWJ Newsradio 950 (Detroit) Ven discusses the Chili Pepper’s Tanning Salon case with WWJ Newsradio 950 , in...

Hidden Cameras Inside Macomb County Tanning Salon Prompts Lawsuit

Hidden Cameras Inside Macomb County Tanning Salon Prompts Lawsuit Clinton Township Patch Ven Johnson Law files a lawsuit on behalf of tanning salon victims...

Understanding Boating Rules and Regulations

Understanding Boating Rules and Regulations WOOD-AM (Grand Rapids) In a conversation with WOOD Radio, Ven shares why it’s crucial for watercraft owners to understand boating...

Ven discusses liability and watercraft damages injuries

Ven discusses liability and watercraft damages injuries WWJ Newsradio 950 (Detroit)Ven spoke with WWJ Newsradio 950 to share some of the most common accidents and injuries...

Memorial Day Weekend Boating Safety

Memorial Day Weekend Boating Safety MyTV20/ WMYD-TV (Detroit) Ven discusses boating safety tips and what to do in the event of a boating accident...

Despite April Being Child Abuse Prevention Month, Michigan Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Sexual Assault Case

Despite April Being Child Abuse Prevention Month, Michigan Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Sexual Assault Case In late April, the Michigan Supreme Court declined...

COVID-19 IMPACT ON COURTS

COVID-19 IMPACT ON COURTS Ven talks about what’s going on in the courts and what’s next due to COVID-19. Reporter – Jasmyn Durham

Ven Johnson Talks About Times Where You May Need A Personal Injury Attorney

Ven Johnson Talks About Times Where You May Need A Personal Injury Attorney WOOD-AM, Grand Rapids Ven talks about times in life where you...

St. Patrick’s Day may be celebrated differently this year, but it’s as important as ever to be safe while indulging in the holiday.

St. Patrick’s Day may be celebrated differently this year, but it’s as important as ever to be safe while indulging in the holiday. WWJ...

$1.8 MILLION SETTLEMENT AWARDED TO CLIENT – GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY

$1.8 MILLION SETTLEMENT AWARDED TO CLIENT – GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY Yahoo Finance $1.8 Million Settlement Awarded to Ven Johnson Law Client Struck by Police Cruiser...

As snow, ice and cold temperatures have officially arrived in Michigan

As snow, ice and cold temperatures have officially arrived in Michigan WWJ Newsradio 950 (Detroit) Ven Johnson spoke with WWJ to share what to...

Free Christmas dinners offered to 500 Saginaw families in need

Free Christmas dinners offered to 500 Saginaw families in need MLive (Saginaw) Holidays are a time for family bonding. Ven Johnson shares the passion...

“Let It Rip”

“Let It Rip” WJBK-TV (FOX 2 Detroit) On a recent FOX 2 “Let It Rip” expert panel, Ven Johnson Law chief appellate attorney Chris...

Ven Johnson Law Wins Multi-Million Dollar Jury Verdict in Tragic Death of Electrical Linemen

Ven Johnson Law Wins Multi-Million Dollar Jury Verdict in Tragic Death of Electrical Linemen After five days of trial, a jury in Oregon’s Marion...

Ven Johnson Law is partnering with Goldfish Swim School

Ven Johnson Law is partnering with Goldfish Swim School As a 30-year veteran in personal injury law, and a father, the cases that have...

What To Do If You’re In A Serious Accident

What To Do If You’re In A Serious Accident WXYZ-TV (Channel 7/Channel 20) Detroit “Thanksgiving Eve” is considered the biggest bar night of the...

Daylight Saving Time end brings driving dangers

Daylight Saving Time end brings driving dangers NBC25/ FOX66 (Flint) As the days get shorter, drivers have to adjust to less daylight amid daily...

Pedestrian Enforcement Week Across Michigan Drives Awareness of Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian Enforcement Week Across Michigan Drives Awareness of Pedestrian Accidents According to the Michigan State Police, more than 100 pedestrians die each year in...

Ven Johnson Addresses Boating Safety on TV20 WMYD Detroit

Ven Johnson Addresses Boating Safety on TV20 WMYD Detroit It’s the season for enjoying everything our great lakes have to offer. Unfortunately, when we’re...

Jury Awards Car Accident Victim $1.7 Million After Insurance Company Insists on Trial

Jury Awards Car Accident Victim $1.7 Million After Insurance Company Insists on Trial FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Johnson Law, PLC announced...

Attorneys for Jacob Moore, Larry Nassar’s First Male Victim, Announce Monday Press Conference

Attorneys for Jacob Moore, Larry Nassar’s First Male Victim, Announce Monday Press Conference Johnson Law, PLCMarch 3, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANN ARBOR, MI...

Judge declines injunction; Kithier remains ineligible

Judge declines injunction; Kithier remains ineligible David Goricki, The Detroit NewsPublished 4:18 p.m. ET Jan. 11, 2018 | Updated 6:10 p.m. ET Jan. 11, 2018...

Thomas Kithier gets hearing date that could rule him eligible to play

Thomas Kithier gets hearing date that could rule him eligible to play View Original Article By Jared Purcell, MLiveUpdated Jan 4, 4:30 PM; Posted Jan 4, 2:41 PMThere...

Attorneys for Thomas Kithier File Lawsuit Against Michigan High School Athletic Association

Attorneys for Thomas Kithier File Lawsuit Against Michigan High School Athletic Association FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 29, 2017 DETROIT, MI – Prominent trial attorneys Ven...

High Profile Trial Attorneys, Ven Johnson and Steven Fishman, Hired by High School Basketball Star Thomas Kithier

High Profile Trial Attorneys, Ven Johnson and Steven Fishman, Hired by High School Basketball Star Thomas Kithier Photo of high school student Thomas Kithier...

Chelsea High School runner hit by car during practice wins court ruling

Chelsea High School runner hit by car during practice wins court ruling Ann Arbor News | MLive Michigan Updated Nov 2; Posted Nov 2017By Lauren Slagterlslagter@mlive.com CHELSEA, MI...

Michigan Court of Appeals: Runner’s suit against cross-country coach can proceed

Michigan Court of Appeals: Runner’s suit against cross-country coach can proceed LANSING, MI – The Michigan Court of Appeals (“COA”) has ruled in favor...

Ven Johnson of Johnson Law, PLC Announces Friday Press Conference with Family of Bryan Douglas-Watts

Ven Johnson of Johnson Law, PLC Announces Friday Press Conference with Family of Bryan Douglas-Watts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 18, 2017 SOUTH BEND, IN –...

Jury Awards $5.1 Million to Man Hit by Lincoln Park Police Officer Who Ran Red Light.

Jury Awards $5.1 Million to Man Hit by Lincoln Park Police Officer Who Ran Red Light. DETROIT, MI – Prominent Trial Attorney Ven Johnson...

Prominent Trial Attorney Ven Johnson set to represent family of carbon monoxide victim Bryan Douglas-Watts

Prominent Trial Attorney Ven Johnson set to represent family of carbon monoxide victim Bryan Douglas-Watts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 6, 2017 Attorney Ven Johnson, Johnson...

Johnson Law – Five Years Strong In Detroit.

Johnson Law – Five Years Strong In Detroit. In 2011, successful attorney and counselor, Ven Johnson, knew it was time to open his own...

Johnson Law – Seeking Justice for the Victims of Flint’s Water Crisis

Johnson Law – Seeking Justice for the Victims of Flint’s Water Crisis Prominent personal injury Attorney Ven Johnson of Johnson Law, PLC and Attorney...

Flint Water Crisis Class Action Lawsuit Meeting Saturday, March 19th 1:30-3:00

Flint Water Crisis Class Action Lawsuit Meeting Saturday, March 19th 1:30-3:00 Join Attorney Ven Johnson of Johnson Law, PLC and Attorney Steve Liddle of...

Class action law firm and personal injury Super Lawyer filed lawsuit on behalf of thousands of Flint victims

Class action law firm and personal injury Super Lawyer filed lawsuit on behalf of thousands of Flint victims Prominent personal injury Attorney Ven Johnson...

Innovative Health & Wellness Magazine, Winter 2015

Innovative Health & Wellness Magazine, Winter 2015 Attorney, Ven Johnson was featured in the Winter 2015 issue of Innovative Health & Wellness Magazine. Here...

Fighters from start to finish.

Fighters from start to finish. Johnson Law is the Official Pace Team Sponsor of the 38th Annual Detroit Free Press/Talmer Bank Marathon. Johnson Law...

Attorney, Jody Aaron Included in the 2016 Edition of “The Best Lawyers In America”

Attorney, Jody Aaron Included in the 2016 Edition of “The Best Lawyers In America” Johnson Law, PLC is proud to announce that Attorney, Jody Aaron was...

The USTA Boy’s Nationals May Be Attorney Ven Johnson’s Favorite Court.

The USTA Boy’s Nationals May Be Attorney Ven Johnson’s Favorite Court. Attorney, Ven Johnson achieved 2015’s largest personal injury verdict in Michigan with a...

$22.6 million verdict shrinks. An update on the Burt Holt case. (7/29/15)

$22.6 million verdict shrinks. An update on the Burt Holt case. (7/29/15) On Tuesday, June 9th, Attorney Ven Johnson of Johnson Law, PLC, obtained...

Johnson Law, PLC Announces $22.6 Million Jury Verdict In Trucking Negligence Case. (6/10/15)

Johnson Law, PLC Announces $22.6 Million Jury Verdict In Trucking Negligence Case. (6/10/15) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2015 Permanently disabled after being struck...

State Supreme Court puts student/public safety at risk, rejects Pew V. MSU Appeal. (6/3/15)

State Supreme Court puts student/public safety at risk, rejects Pew V. MSU Appeal. (6/3/15) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 3, 2015 Michigan Supreme Court refuses to...

Young lawyers converge in Detroit for annual summit

Young lawyers converge in Detroit for annual summit By: Douglas Levy in The MiLW Blog June 1, 2015 The heavy rains on May 30 nearly put the brakes...

Excessive force lawsuit filed in deadly police shooting (4/28/15)

Excessive force lawsuit filed in deadly police shooting (4/28/15) By Gary Ridley | gridley@mlive.com FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI — The family of a man killed by...

Lawsuit filed after man shot, killed during traffic stop (5/6/15)

Lawsuit filed after man shot, killed during traffic stop (5/6/15) By: Jessica Dupnack, ABC 12 (read original article here) FLINT TOWNSHIP (WJRT) – (05/06/15)...

Johnson Law Sponsors the 38th Fifth Third River Bank Run

Johnson Law Sponsors the 38th Fifth Third River Bank Run Johnson Law, celebrated a year in Grand Rapids at City Flats Ballroom on February...

Ven on “Let it Rip”: Pothole Insurance Problems (2/15/15)

Ven on “Let it Rip”: Pothole Insurance Problems (2/15/15) Watch as Ven discusses the problems with car insurance in regards to potholes on Fox...

Johnson Law Obtains $2.75 M Verdict for Auto Accident Victims

Johnson Law Obtains $2.75 M Verdict for Auto Accident Victims Friday, October 16th 2014, attorneys Ven Johnson and Gary Fields of Johnson Law, PLC...

Judge allows Kalamazoo County to sell woman’s home; Ven continues to fight.

Judge allows Kalamazoo County to sell woman’s home; Ven continues to fight. (October 7, 2014) A Kalamazoo County judge has sided with county officials...

Attorney Jody Aaron: Committed To Elevating The Profession (9/24/14)

Attorney Jody Aaron: Committed To Elevating The Profession (9/24/14) Attorney Jody Aaron wants to ensure that integrity is inherent in the legal community. As...

Ven represents Kalamazoo County woman who is losing home due to property tax error.

Ven represents Kalamazoo County woman who is losing home due to property tax error. (September 16, 2014) The debt, initially less than $2,000, is...

Ven on Fox Detroit’s “Let It Rip Weekend.”

Ven on Fox Detroit’s “Let It Rip Weekend.” (June 8, 2014) Ven was honored to be a guest on Fox Detroit’s “Let It Rip...

UPDATE: Judge Decides Not To Send Child Sexual Assault Case To Trial. Mother And Attorney V. Johnson Will Stay The Course.

UPDATE: Judge Decides Not To Send Child Sexual Assault Case To Trial. Mother And Attorney V. Johnson Will Stay The Course. KALAMAZOO, Mich. (May...