Determining if a Claim is Ordinary Negligence or Medical Malpractice

Best Practices in Determining Whether a Claim Sounds in Ordinary Negligence or Medical Malpractice by Donna MacKenzie and Jules Olsman Medical errors are now the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Medical malpractice tort reform in Michigan, however,…


Donna MacKenzie Becomes President-Elect of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ).

Please join us in congratulating our partner at Olsman MacKenzie Peacock and Wallace Donna MacKenzie for becoming the President-Elect of the Michigan Association for Justice (MAJ). The Mission of the Michigan Association for Justice is to promote a fair and…


Jules Olsman Named to Michigan’s Elder Abuse Task Force

Please join us in congratulating Jules Olsman, President of Olsman MacKenzie Peacock and Wallace for being appointed to serve on Michigan’s Elder Abuse Task Force.  This new task force has been formed to help stop physical abuse, financial exploitation, emotional…


More assaults occur at Massage Envy in Michigan

Massage Envy has a nationwide problem with sexual assault, including at its branches in Michigan. In fact, hundreds of women across the country have reported assaults at various Massage Envy branches, resulting in a number of lawsuits against the chain….


Surgery Centers Not Reporting Deadly Complications

The rising cost of health care in America is a big concern. Small, relatively routine surgeries that are performed in a hospital can greatly increase those costs. Thus, many patients are directed toward ambulatory or same-day surgery centers. In 1970,…


Thousands Claim Link Between Baby Powder and Cancer

Pure and gentle enough for babies’ bottoms. A product mothers can trust. Made by a company that puts customers first. Company documents revealed that Johnson & Johnson knew about possible asbestos contamination in talc as far back as 1957. Generations…


Jules Olsman and Donna MacKenzie named to dbusiness Magazine’s list of 2019 Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit

We are pleased to announce that Jules Olsman and Donna MacKenzie have been included in DBusiness Magazine 2019 “Top Lawyers” for Medical Malpractice Law. DBusiness 2019 “Top Lawyers” honors the leading lawyers in the Southeast Michigan region. For the 2019…


Olsman, MacKenzie and Thomas Named to 2019 Best Lawyers in America© List

The list for the Best Lawyers in America© 2019 has been released, and Olsman, MacKenzie and Thomas have been chosen to be recognized.Donna MacKenzie and Emily Thomas were named Best Lawyers for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs and Jules Olsman…


Unethical Practices Taint Some Healthcare Marketing

When a doctor writes a prescription, most of us assume we’ll walk out of the pharmacy with the drug best suited for the diagnosis. But what if the doctor chose a new drug based on a big marketing push by…


Emily Peacock featured in the Michigan Association for Justice Pacesetter

Emily Peacock is featured this month in the Michigan Association for Justice Pacesetter where she talks about her love of the law, her clients and working with the Olsman, MacKenzie, Peacock and Wallace Team.