Posts from October 2025.
One man’s trash may be another’s treasure, but in Michigan, courts take the emotion out of negligent property damage and destruction claims by awarding damages based solely on property value.
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- Property Liability
- Premises Liability
- Civil Litigation
- Negligence
- Damages Recovery
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- No Fault Liability
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Recent Updates
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- New Scope of Ohio Home Construction Suppliers Services Act Takes Effect
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- Post-Open and Obvious: What Property Owners Can Do to Protect Themselves
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