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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, premises liability and products liability.

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 District accountable for the deadly 2021 school shooting.

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 April.

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 families’ elementary-aged children were sexually assaulted by a substitute teacher.

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 is immune from a claim.

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 have their civil case returned to Oakland County Circuit Court.