Litigation and Risk Management Blog: business law and litigation defense services

Who is Left Holding the Bag When a Parasite Hits the Lettuce Supply Chain?

Ellisse S. Thompson — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:01 -0400

Cultivating risk management best practices can help farmers and business owners in the food supply chain mitigate liability in costly foodborne illness situations like the ongoing lettuce contamination epidemic.

Product Liability Risk Management for e-Bikes and Scooters

Ellisse S. Thompson — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:02 -0400

Buckle up for product liability season as plaintiffs shift their attention to injury and property damage claims stemming from the use of e-bikes and electric scooters.

The Missing Feature: When ‘Doing Nothing’ Becomes the Product Liability Theory

Ellisse S. Thompson — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:03 -0400

Plaintiff attorneys are getting creative in bringing product liability claims, arguing their clients should be awarded staggering amounts of money because features were “missing” from a product when it was purchased.

America’s 250th Birthday Celebration Poses Old and New Products Liability Risks

Ellisse S. Thompson — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:04 -0400

Proper planning and due diligence can mitigate liability for fireworks, drones and other celebratory products when America celebrates its semiquincentennial this Fourth of July.

Is Social Media the Next Frontier in Products Liability Defense?

Ellisse S. Thompson — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:05 -0400

As courts struggle with the question whether social media is a product for liability purposes, plaintiff attorneys are forging ahead with aggressive new tactics and legal theories.

Spring Cleaning – Know Your Duties With Snow, Ice Liability

Peter J. Florian — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:06 -0400

Don’t slip up as a business or landowner by delaying your annual review of snow and ice duties for common areas under your control.

What damages are recoverable in Michigan when property is negligently damaged or destroyed?

Regan Glenn — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:07 -0400

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.

Businesses can Bolster Lack of Notice Defense by Documenting Premises Inspections

Kelsey M. Hall — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:08 -0400

Lack of notice defense on the rise in Michigan following the loss of the open and obvious defense for premises liability claims.

Avoiding the Premises Liability Trap of ‘Lost’ Evidence

Jake W. Hendricks — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:00:09 -0500

Preserving evidence is key to defending premises liability cases in Michigan.

Appellate Court Faults Construction Company for Halting Work for Nonpayment in Breach of Agreed Upon Contract

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:10 -0400

Before construction contractors stop work for nonpayment, this appellate court decision serves as a reminder that they would do well to check their contract language to make sure it doesn’t prevent them from walking off the job.