The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed and remanded for entry of an order quashing the bind-overs on charges of owning a dangerous animal.

The COA reversed and remanded the case of Yu v Farm Bureau, to the lower court to enter a judgment in favor of Plaintiff Yu on the issue of coverage and to proceed to determine damages.

The COA reversed the circuit court’s summary disposition ruling as to one defendant and affirmed as to two others in an appeal involving the death of bicyclist.

In 2012, Kentucky’s Health & Family Services brought a Dependency, Neglect and Abuse proceeding against the mother of two boys.

The COA affirmed two lower court judgments granting money damages and attorney fees in an age discrimination case under the Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act.

Buck was convicted of capital murder for killing his ex-girlfriend and her friend in 1995.

The COA has held that unpaid discovery sanctions imposed against a party prior to the case evaluation hearing are still enforceable despite the parties’ acceptance.

The COA in Kevin Smith v City of Flint, a for publication opinion, affirms lower court grant of summary disposition on Plaintiff’s claim under the Whistleblowers’ Protection Act

The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the lower court decision terminating the father’s rights to his child because of the termination of his rights to two children in the past.

The Michigan Court of Appeals held that the trial court did not err in calculating damages, instructing the jury, or determining sanctions.

In Fry v. Napoleon Community Schools, the U.S. Supreme Court examined a disability-based discrimination claim brought by a Michigan student against a public school.

Joy filed for divorce from Robert in 2012 after confirming that Robert had been having an affair with Hansen, during which, Robert gave her over $300K to remodel her East Ellen St. house.

The 9th Circuit COA declined to grant a stay and in doing so, the court had to review the likelihood that the executive branch would succeed on the merits.

The COA jurisdiction in post judgment custody appeals has long been a vexing area for family law attorneys. MCR 7.202 grants an appeal by right to post judgment orders affecting custody.

When driving your golf cart on a golf course, ordinary negligence is the standard of care & not the “reckless misconduct” standard applicable to recreational activities according to the COA.

The COA vacated 3 protective orders issued by Genesee Circuit Judge that prevented the Michigan DHHS from accessing McClaren-Flint Hospital medical records.

MCL 765.28(1) and MCR 3.604(I)(2) do not conflict. The statute (MCL 765.28 (1)) is the procedure for providing a surety notice of default.

If you’re curious about frivolous defenses and vexatious appeals, the case of Miller v Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan, is worth a read.