In a published decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that a dog is a “condition on the land” under premises liability, and as such, can be defended by the open and obvious danger doctrine.
Understanding the types of explosions can help investigators and insurance professionals resolve fire damage claims.
Court of Appeals ruling clarifies application of the public-building exception to governmental immunity in personal injury cases occurring at a school district’s public building.
The popularity of internet connected devices in homes and businesses provides fire investigators with more origin and cause clues than ever, if you know where to look for them.
Michigan Court of Appeals provides in-depth analysis of factors that determine the recoverability of lost earnings in wrongful death cases involving minors.
Left to gather unchecked, dust can become the next major fire hazard in your commercial or industrial building.
Investigators challenged to determine causation in fire claims involving presence of lithium-ion batteries.
Construction contractors and insurance professionals beware: failing to understand a contract’s fire provisions could burn you.
In a potential game changer for litigation in Michigan, this recent unpublished appellate court ruling allows the video recording of a plaintiff's neuropsychological examinations.
Determining fraud in water intrusion claims begins with an understanding of the technology behind today’s pipe systems.
Topics
- Civil Litigation
- Product Liability
- Premises Liability
- Property Liability
- Retail Liability
- Negligence
- Litigation Discovery
- Insurance
- Residential Liability
- Fire Claims
- Appellate Law
- Contractor Liability
- Damages Recovery
- General Liability
- Construction Contractors
- Construction Law
- Commercial Liability
- Motor Vehicle Liability
- Water Loss Claims
- Commercial Real Estate
- Personal Injury
- insurance policy
- Snow & Ice Claims
- Open & Obvious Doctrine
- Fraud Activity
- Investigations
- Governmental Immunity
- Contracts
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Risk Management
- Open & Obvious
- Marine Liability
- Maritime Law
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Risk Management
- Liquor Liability
- Design Defect
- Industrial Liability
- Lost Earnings
- Video Recording
- Defamation
- Professional Liability
- Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
- Sports-liability
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Auto Liability
- Bankruptcy
- Intoxication
- Judicial Estoppel
- No Fault Liability
- Trucking Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Real Estate
- FDA Regulations
- Food Law
- Foodservice & Hospitality
- Regulatory Law
- Constructive Notice
Recent Updates
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- What damages are recoverable in Michigan when property is negligently damaged or destroyed?
- Businesses can Bolster Lack of Notice Defense by Documenting Premises Inspections
- Avoiding the Premises Liability Trap of ‘Lost’ Evidence
- Appellate Court Faults Construction Company for Halting Work for Nonpayment in Breach of Agreed Upon Contract
- 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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