On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Dec 16, 2012 | In The Courts/Legislation
LANSING, MI –(December 15, 2012) Two bills that reform Michigan’s medical malpractice laws passed the House on Thursday, but the most controversial proposals never made it to a vote. Senate Bill 1115, which limits medical malpractice damage awards,...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Nov 28, 2012 | In The Courts/Legislation
Hune’s Senate Committee Passes Medical Malpractice Bills 11/27/12 – Three bills pertaining to medical malpractice, including one sponsored by State Senator Joe Hune, were approved by the Senate Insurance Committee yesterday and now go to the senate floor....
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Nov 28, 2012 | In The Courts/Legislation
A package of three medical malpractice bills now heads to the Senate floor after being voted out of the Senate Insurance committee Tuesday. Opponents say the bills protect the doctors and hurt patients financially, making it harder for them to sue for medical...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Nov 28, 2012 | In The Courts/Legislation
LANSING, MI — A Senate committee essentially killed a bill that personal injury lawyers and their clients said would give bad doctors immunity from their misdoings. The Senate Insurance Committee did not approve Senate Bill 1116, which states that a health care...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Sep 13, 2012 | In The Courts/Legislation
A series of medical malpractice bills are under hot debate in Lansing. Supporters argue the legislation will better protect doctors. Critics claim it closes the door to the courtroom. Source: Up North Live at ...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Sep 13, 2012 | In The Courts/Legislation
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) – Marie Woolen said she sunk into a depression after finding out the doctor she sent her son to diagnosed him with a condition he didn’t have. “It’s been devastating,” said Woolen ...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Sep 12, 2012 | In The Courts/Legislation
Voice: State Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes Amidst an epidemic of medical errors, State Sen. Roger Kahn – a doctor himself – is pushing a get-out-of-jail-free pass for negligent doctors who maim and kill patients in Michigan with misguided...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Sep 12, 2012 | In The Courts/Legislation
June 13, 2012 TRAVERSE CITY, MI — 7&4 News is following three pieces of legislation you heard about in May on 7&4 News. The first item is Senate Bill 0315. It would require students to be at least five-years-old before entering kindergarten. On May 3, it...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Sep 12, 2012 | In The Courts/Legislation
LANSING, MI – State Sen. Roger Kahn is facing allegations that he harangued a constituent who traveled to the Capitol to testify against medical malpractice legislation he supports. In a complaint to the Senate majority leader’s office, Martha Shaw of...
On behalf of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC | Sep 12, 2012 | In The Courts/Legislation
June 11, 2012 Several major changes to Michigan’s medical malpractice laws will be discussed in a state senate committee tomorrow. The “Patients First Reform Package” would make it harder to successfully sue a doctor for malpractice and potentially...
