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Michigan Supreme Court Revives Lawsuit in Tragic Snowmobile Crash Involving State Employee

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LANSING, Mich. — A lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, involving a catastrophic encounter between a snowmobiler and a department employee, will move forward, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled. The lawsuit originates from a 2018 incident in the Upper Peninsula which resulted in serious injuries and a fatality. Mark Goss, the snowmobiler, filed the lawsuit after suffering severe injuries from the accident which included burns, multiple broken bones, and a traumatic brain injury. The incident occurred when a DNR employee, operating an ATV, allegedly ran through a stop sign leading to a … Read more

Legal Battle Ensues as Former Employee Sues Sunrun Over Alleged Civil Rights Violations and Licensing Issue

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Hartford, Connecticut – A significant legal team from McCarter & English has been assembled to represent Sunrun Installation Services in a civil rights case that emerged following the wrongful arrest of a former employee. The lawsuit, which highlights critical issues concerning employment termination and licensing disclosures, was initiated on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court. Attorney Robert M. Berke, advocating for former Sunrun employee George Edward Steins, claims that the troubles began after Steins was implicated and arrested for engaging an unregistered home improvement salesperson. Central to the lawsuit is the assertion that Sunrun … Read more

Legal Team Mobilizes as Former Employee Accuses Sunrun of Civil Rights Violations in Ongoing Lawsuit

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Hartford, Connecticut — A team of lawyers from McCarter & English, consisting of David X. Sullivan, Thomas J. Finn, and Gregory A. Hall, has taken on the representation of Sunrun Installation Services in a civil rights lawsuit that’s currently underway. Filed on September 4 in the Connecticut District Court, the lawsuit originates from a complaint by a past employee, George Edward Steins. This legal action, spearheaded by attorney Robert M. Berke on behalf of Steins, centers around charges linked to the employment of an unlicensed individual in the home improvement sector. Steins, a former employee … Read more

Michigan Jury Awards Over $12 Million to Employee Terminated for COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal on Religious Grounds

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Detroit, MI — A federal jury in Detroit has awarded over $12 million to a former Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan employee who was terminated for not complying with the company’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, citing religious beliefs. The verdict arrived Friday afternoon, marking a significant case in the ongoing discussions surrounding employer vaccine mandates and religious exemptions. Lisa Domski, a Wyandotte resident and a devout Catholic, had worked for Blue Cross for 32 years, primarily in their IT department. She was dismissed on January 5, 2022, after she refused the COVID-19 vaccine on the … Read more