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Court Overturns Verdict in Bicycle Accident Insurance Case, Questions Charges as Customary and Reasonable

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Detroit, Mich. — In a recent decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals, a bid by Rhonda Fountain to secure personal protection insurance (PIP) benefits for knee injuries sustained in a bicycle accident was partially overturned. The court ruled that Fountain failed to prove the reasonableness of the rates charged for her medical services, a necessary criterion under Michigan’s no-fault insurance act. Fountain, who was struck by a vehicle while cycling on Telegraph Road near 8 Mile Road, received an initial diagnosis of a fractured left knee on the day of the accident. She sought … Read more

Blind Man Wrongfully Evicted and Rendered Homeless Due to Lack of Reasonable Accommodation, Attorney Appeals Dismissal

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Wilmington, Delaware – A wrongful eviction case in Wilmington, Delaware has been dismissed by U.S. District Judge Colm F. Connolly, prompting an appeal from the plaintiff’s attorney, Thomas S. Neuberger. The plaintiff, William Murphy, who is 56 years old and in poor health, had moved to Maryland instead of returning to his Wilmington home. Neuberger argues that the judge failed to recognize the duty of local governments to provide “reasonable accommodations” to individuals with disabilities, including court constables carrying out evictions. Neuberger contends that the Americans with Disabilities Act mandates that reasonable accommodations be made … Read more

Columbus City Attorney Challenges Ohio Supreme Court to Uphold Cities’ Right to Enact Reasonable Gun Laws

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein has submitted a filing to the Ohio Supreme Court, urging them to address the issue of cities having the power to enact and enforce reasonable gun laws. Klein believes that it is the responsibility of individuals to protect the Second Amendment while also recognizing their duty to ensure responsible gun ownership. The call for action comes in response to the alarming increase in gun-related homicides in Columbus. In the past year alone, the city witnessed 149 homicides, a figure that surpasses the previous year by 10 cases. … Read more