Litigation Defenders

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.

Michigan House and Senate pass two bills, codifying trespasser liability and leaving intact any immunity and defenses.