NEWS
Michigan woman maced repeatedly while restrained wins $295K settlement against Hillsdale County
A lawsuit alleging cruel and unusual punishment filed against Hillsdale County and a former sheriff’s sergeant, later charged criminally for abuse, has ended.
Edenville Dam flood trial opens with focus on state engineer
As a civil trial began in a lawsuit brought against the state of Michigan by Edenville Dam flood victims, it was immediately evident that Trumble, a dam safety engineer at the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), would be a key figure.
Who will be held liable? Trial begins over Edenville Dam collapse
Opening statements were heard today in the trial between 2,000 mid-Michigan property owners and the state.
State’s role in dam failure under scrutiny
Five years after the Edenville and Sanford dam failures, opening arguments began Monday in a Michigan Court of Claims civil bench trial, expected to last up to three weeks.
Civil attorney challenges federal stance, calls for justice in Minnesota shooting case
The FBI is investigating a deadly shooting involving a federal agent in Minnesota, as new video footage from the officer’s perspective has been released.
‘Not in danger' Fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting was excessive force, says Ven Johnson
Attorney Ven Johnson weighed in on the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
State faces trial over 2020 Edenville dam failure
Thousands of flood victims across Midland, Gladwin and Saginaw counties will have their day in court as the class action and mass-tort lawsuit against the state of Michigan begins in January.
Jury delivers mixed $3.7M verdict in lawsuit of cyclist hit by speeding Flint cop
A Genesee County jury has delivered a $3.7-million verdict against the city of Flint in a trial brought by the guardian of a bicyclist who was hit by a speeding Flint police vehicle in 2020.
Product Liability – Senior citizen sustains severe burns, dies after apartment fire
The 84-year-old decedent resided in a senior community. A fire started in her apartment because of a defective product. She activated her emergency alert pendant, but it took about 10 minutes for help to arrive.