Michigan Supreme Court Rules Tolling Amendment To One-Year-Back Rule Does Not Apply Retroactively to Pre-Amendment No-Fault Claims
The tolling amendment to the one-year-back rule in the no-fault act at MCL 500.3145 does not apply to claims for services which accrued before its effective date, even if a lawsuit was filed after its effective date.
Court Of Appeals Conflict Panel: Stipulated Final Order Not Required To Reserve Appellate Rights; Dramshop Act Does Not Bar Claims Based On Conduct Unrelated To Intoxication
Court of Appeals conflict panel holds that a stipulated final order does not require reservation of appellate rights language in order to review interlocutory order. Dramshop Act does not bar claims for negligence related to hiring, training and supervision of employee unrelated to actions of intoxicated patron.
Supreme Court to Review the Hotly Debated Kreiner Decision
In a long-awaited ruling among no-fault automobile practitioners, the Supreme Court granted leave in McCormick v Carrier, which challenges the Kreiner court's interpretation of the No-Fault Act.