Litigation Defenders

A recent ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals further clarifies the proper use of Grandberry-Lovette v Garascia in premises liability cases where constructive notice is at issue.

Appellate court rules school bus driver may be grossly negligent for decision to divert from normal route to "treat" students to an extra bumpy ride, resulting in injuries.

Appellate court affirms trial court's ruling to allow land survey as evidence in slip and fall liability case.

Actions outside the scope of an invitation by an invitee could change his/her legal status for purposes of premises liability.

Applying "open and obvious" doctrine just got tougher following recent appellate court ruling that a snow covered parking lot may represent a 'special aspect.'

The need to access one’s mailbox may constitute an “extenuating circumstance” such that Michigan’s open and obvious danger doctrine will not bar potential recovery.

Invitees can become a trespassers when they venture into an area they are not authorized or expected to be.

A recent ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals may adversely affect knowledgeable property owners with regard to constructive notice.

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled that a non-tenant plaintiff is not owed a statutory duty under state law governing the condition of a rental dwelling.

Michigan Supreme Court rules non-possessory, uninvolved property owners cannot be held liable in public nuisance claims.