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Kari L. Melkonian and Fawzeih H. Daher Obtain Summary Disposition in Wayne County Circuit Court

Attorneys Kari L. Melkonian and Fawzeih H. Daher obtain summary disposition in Wayne County Circuit Court on behalf of an insurance company in a claim arising out of an alleged violation of special titling requirements set forth in the Motor Vehicle Code. The plaintiff purchased a used vehicle as-is from a dealership. The dealership obtained…

MaryRachel Dysarz Recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a 2019 “Women in the Law”

We are pleased to announce that MaryRachel Dysarz has been named a 2019 Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s Women in the Law Award recipient. The selection criteria included commitment to excellence in the practice of law, inspiring and accomplished leadership in the profession, mentoring, and significant contributions of time and effort to volunteer and pro bono activities….

Michael J. Cook Appointed to Board of Michigan Defense Trial Counsel

Attorney Michael J. Cook was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC). The MDTC is an association of lawyers in the State of Michigan dedicated to representing individuals and corporations in civil litigation. As a member of the board, Cook reflects on his experience in the organization: “The…

Kari L. Melkonian and Michael A. Mezey Obtain Summary Disposition on Behalf of a Premises Owner in a Negligence Case in Oakland County Circuit Court

Attorneys Kari L. Melkonian and Michael A. Mezey obtained summary disposition on behalf of a premises owner in a negligence case in Oakland County Circuit Court. Defendants argued that the three-year statute of limitations had expired at the time the complaint was filed. Plaintiff’s alleged date of injury was contradicted by his medical records. The…

Meet the new Collins Einhorn attorney: Laura McLane

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that attorney Laura M. McLane has joined the firm’s Professional Liability practice group. McLane focuses her practice on the defense of claims asserted against a wide variety of professionals, including attorneys, health care professionals, real estate agents, and accountants. In 2003, McLane graduated with a B.A. from…

Kevin Moloughney and Ashley Dickey Obtain No-Cause Verdict Issued in Favor of Trucking Company and its Driver

Kevin P. Moloughney and Ashley S. Dickey obtained a no cause verdict in a third-party automobile negligence action in the Macomb County Circuit Court, the Honorable Edward Servitto presiding. The jury determined that Plaintiff’s injury did not result in a serious impairment of body function. The Plaintiff contended that she suffered injuries to her head,…

AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDMENT: FURTHER CHANGES TO THE MICHIGAN NO-FAULT ACT prepared by Matthew S. LaBeau

INTRODUCTION On June 11, 2019, Governor Whitmer signed a bill into law that amended the no-fault reform legislation that was passed only recently, on May 30, 2019. Some of the changes are stylistic (i.e. renumbering paragraphs, changing “shall” to “must,” etc.) and are not substantive in nature. Other amendments provide effective dates for certain provisions…

LOOKING DOWN THE ROAD AT CHANGES TO THE MICHIGAN NO-FAULT ACT prepared by Matthew S. LaBeau

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY It will likely take several years before the impact on premiums, claims, and litigation is fully determined as a result of no-fault reform. Certain provisions take effect immediately, others such as the choice of allowable expenses and MCCA provisions will take effect on July 1, 2020, and some regulatory changes even later. There…

David Anderson, Trent Collier, and Fawzeih Daher Obtain Dismissal of Appeal for Client and 12 Other Defendants.

Attorneys David Anderson, Trent Collier, and Fawzeih Daher obtained dismissal of an appeal for lack of jurisdiction on behalf of our client (a national financial services firm) and 12 other defendants in a case involving allegations of improper accounting. The plaintiff filed suit against 13 defendants in the Probate Court. One by one, the Probate…

Michael J. Sullivan Awarded the Kimberly M. Cahill Bar Leadership Award

Southfield, Mich.,May 2, 2019 – Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is proud to announce that shareholder/past president Michael J. Sullivan will receive the 2019 Kimberly M. Cahill Bar Leadership Award. Since its inception in 2009, the State Bar of Michigan’s Kimberly M. Cahill Bar Leadership Award is presented to a recognized local or affinity bar association,…

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