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Former University of Michigan Football Team Doctor Accused of Sexual Misconduct

University of Michigan is currently investigating claims of sexual misconduct committed by a former doctor on campus. Robert Anderson, who worked at the University from 1968 until he retired in 2003, is alleged to have performed unnecessary medical exams on dozens of individuals. Most of…

By Sammie Eyde

/ 19 Feb 2020

Former University of Michigan Football Team Doctor Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Wills, Trust and Power of Attorney

Power of Attorney is a legal instrument authorizing another person to act as an agent or attorney of the person granting it. Writing a will is probably not high on many people’s list of priorities. And for the most part people don’t like to discuss…

By Ayanna Neal

/ 17 Feb 2020

JUUL Vaping Products are Toxic, Can Cause Serious Lung Injury, & Can Harm Adolescents’ Brains

JUUL lawsuit attorney Mick Grewal discusses how JUUL Labs targeted young people, causing many to think that JUUL products were “safe.” JUUL brand vaping products are toxic to cells and are linked with serious lung injury, harm to adolescents’ brains, an increased risk of smoking…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 17 Feb 2020

JUUL Vaping Products are Toxic, Can Cause Serious Lung Injury, & Can Harm Adolescents’ Brains

More Than 20 Civil Federal Lawsuits Filed Against Major Hotel Chains in 2019

From Florida, to Ohio, to Massachusetts, human trafficking survivors and their trial lawyers are fighting back against the hotel chains – big and small – who knowingly benefit from sex trafficking in their establishments. According to the Human Trafficking Institute, more than 20 civil federal…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 12 Feb 2020

More Than 20 Civil Federal Lawsuits Filed Against Major Hotel Chains in 2019

Former Lansing Area Priest Bound Over on Rape Charges in Genesee County

A former priest, who served parishes in Lansing and East Lansing, is headed to trial after he was bound over to Circuit Court in Genesee County on seven Criminal Sexual Conduct charges. Vincent DeLorenzo is charged with four counts of first-degree and three counts of…

By Sammie Eyde

/ 7 Feb 2020

Former Lansing Area Priest Bound Over on Rape Charges in Genesee County

Zantac Recall: Cancer Link Probable – Updates and Investigation

Zantac, a common anti-heartburn medication whose generic version is ranitidine, has come under scrutiny for containing a probable human carcinogen (a cancer-causing agent). Testing has shown the presence of the chemical NDMA, which could cause cancer based on laboratory results. At this point, it

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 23 Jan 2020

Zantac Recall: Cancer Link Probable – Updates and Investigation

Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against University of Michigan Provost – Placed on Leave

University of Michigan has placed Provost Martin A. Philbert on administrative leave following multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. According to reports, Philbert is facing several allegations of sexual misconduct, which were brought to the University on January 16 and 17. Philbert has been w

By Nolan Erickson

/ 23 Jan 2020

Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against University of Michigan Provost – Placed on Leave

New Lawsuit Alleges Michigan State University Failed to Train and Supervise Sexual Perpetrator

Former Michigan State University resident doctor, Michael Phinn, was sentenced late last year to five to 15 years for multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct and using a computer to commit a crime. A woman who worked with Phinn at Sparrow hospital has now filed…

By Sammie Eyde

/ 22 Jan 2020

New Lawsuit Alleges Michigan State University Failed to Train and Supervise Sexual Perpetrator

Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Issued Against Two More Michigan Priests

At the end of last year, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced her office planned to charge two more priests with criminal sexual conduct charges in early 2020. Last Friday, AG Nessel followed through on that plan and announced charges against two former priests from the…

By Sammie Eyde

/ 20 Jan 2020

Criminal Sexual Conduct Charges Issued Against Two More Michigan Priests

Detroit Property Tax Overcharging Highlights Failures of Michigan Property Tax System

In a series of excellent investigative journalism, Christine MacDonald and Mark Betancourt of the Detroit News have exposed dramatic failures with regards to property tax assessments in Detroit. Their research identified that the City of Detroit overcharged residents in excess of $600M in property t

By Grewal Law

/ 10 Jan 2020

Detroit Property Tax Overcharging Highlights Failures of Michigan Property Tax System

Toddler’s Family Receives $46 Million from Ikea After Tragic Tip-Over

In the largest wrongful death settlement related to one child in US history, furniture mega-giant Ikea has agreed to pay a California family $46 million in damages. The family’s two year old son tragically died when an Ikea Malm dresser tipped over onto the toddler’s…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 7 Jan 2020

Toddler’s Family Receives $46 Million from Ikea After Tragic Tip-Over

Michigan Attorney General To Charge At Least Two More Priests In The New Year

2019 was a big year for some victims of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of the Catholic Church. Not only was the statute of limitation in many states amended to hold organizations, such as the Catholic Church, accountable, but in 2019 Michigan Attorney General…

By Sammie Eyde

/ 26 Dec 2019

Michigan Attorney General To Charge At Least Two More Priests In The New Year