Families place their trust in nursing homes to provide safe, compassionate care for their loved ones. Yet a new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) reveals a disturbing truth: nursing homes failed to…
OMP Attorneys Honored in 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers® and Colorado Rising Stars Lists
We’re proud to announce that several Olsman MacKenzie Peacock attorneys have once again been recognized among the top attorneys in their states by Super Lawyers®, a highly respected legal rating service that identifies the best lawyers in the country. Selection to Super…
Michigan Court of Appeals Clarifies Governmental Immunity and Liability in Motorcycle-Bus Collision: Key Takeaways from DeRose v. Rodgers
In DeRose v. Rodgers, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a split ruling that clarifies the limits of governmental immunity and the kinds of claims that can proceed against public transportation authorities and their drivers. The case arose after a Capital…
Michigan Court of Appeals Revives Medical Malpractice Case of Holzer v. Ascension Providence Rochester Over Alleged Breast Implant Damage During Biopsy
In a recent decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s dismissal of a medical malpractice case involving a ruptured breast implant, holding that the plaintiff presented enough evidence to raise a genuine issue of material fact on…
Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Ostensible Agency in Medical Malpractice Cases: What It Means for Patients Seeking Care at Hospitals
In a significant win for patients and their families, the Michigan Supreme Court recently reversed a lower court ruling and reaffirmed a longstanding legal principle in medical malpractice cases: hospitals can be held liable for the negligence of doctors who…
Michigan Court of Appeals Clarifies When Hospitals Can Be Liable for Doctors Under Ostensible Agency
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently reinforced an important principle for patients and families seeking accountability when medical malpractice occurs in a hospital setting. In Estate of Baker-Olson v. Martin, the court held that while the plaintiff-estate did not prove actual…
Michigan Court of Appeals: Bouncer Assault Lawsuit Can Go to Trial
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently issued an important decision for victims of assault in bars, nightclubs, and other businesses that rely on security personnel. In Beumel v. KKC Entertainment, Inc., the Court affirmed that a jury should decide whether…
Michigan Court of Appeals Revives Medical Malpractice Claim in Estate of Harsh v. McLaren Port Huron Hospital
In a recent decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals reinforced a vital principle in medical malpractice cases: when there is credible expert testimony about what should have been done and how that failure likely caused a patient’s death, a jury — not the judge — should decide the issue.
Michigan Supreme Court Holds City Responsible for Dangerous Sidewalk that Causes Harm in Mann v. City of Detroit
On June 11, 2025, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an important decision in Mann v. City of Detroit, reinforcing the duty of municipalities to maintain public sidewalks in reasonable repair and holding the City of Detroit accountable for a dangerous sidewalk…
Court of Appeals Rejects Blanket COVID-19 Immunity in Medical Negligence Case: A Win for Accountability and Patient Rights
In a significant published decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in Estate of Jokinen v. Beaumont Hospital–Troy that hospitals and nursing homes are not automatically shielded from liability for medical negligence simply because care was provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. This…