Michigan

Lawsuits Sep 22, 2016

Tesla Sues Michigan Over Dealership Law

The federal lawsuit seeks a declaratory judgment that the 2014 “anti-Tesla” law is unconstitutional and asks for an injunction to prevent its enforcement.

The Michigan Department of State last week denied Tesla’s application for a dealer license to sell to consumers, citing the law, which is backed by big auto companies and their dealerships. It has not decided on Tesla’s bid to register a vehicle repair facility in the state, which is home to the Detroit Big Three carmakers. …

Lawsuits Sep 14, 2016

Learning Conditions in Detroit Schools Violate US Constitution

Learning conditions in many Detroit schools are so bad, they violate students’ basic rights under the U.S. Constitution. That’s what a new federal lawsuit contends. It was filed on behalf of students at five of the lowest-performing Detroit schools, including one charter school.

Lawsuits Sep 12, 2016

Federal Lawsuit by Pot Petitioners Seeks to Halt Michigan Ballot Printing

A federal lawsuit aims to get enough votes counted to place the issue of recreational marijuana use on the November 2016 ballot. File photo Two people who signed and circulated petitions for Michigan’s recreational marijuana vote have filed a federal lawsuit meant to stop the printing of November ballots until the signatures are counted. They argue Michigan voters should decide marijuana …

Lawsuits Sep 8, 2016

Michigan Company’s M22 Trademark Brings State Lawsuit

When brothers Keegan and Matt Myers put highway sign “M22” on T-shirts, it looked cool – a symbol of their love for Northern Michigan. After the shirt made a magazine cover, everyone wanted one. Now, the state wants it back – the sign, not the shirt.

Settlements Aug 27, 2016

Is BCBS of Michigan’s Settlement Fair to Patients?

A deal involving Michigan’s largest health insurance company and dozens of hospitals cost patients and businesses an extra $118 million, an expert estimates. But those insurance customers will likely get little to no compensation from the consequential settlements, Target 8 …

News Aug 26, 2016

EpiPen Makers Sued for Selling Pens in Packs of 2

As the makers of EpiPen battle a firestorm surrounding price increases, a new federal lawsuit seeking class-action status argues that the company is engaging in price gouging by forcing consumers to buy the pens in packs of two. The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in the Eastern District of Michigan on behalf of …

News Aug 15, 2016

State Pays Off $100 Million Prisoner Lawsuit, and 6 More Facts About Michigan Judgments

Michigan pays $378 million in lawsuit judgments, settlements over decadeMichigan paid more than $41 million, while receiving more than $278 million in lawsuit settlement and judgment payments over a year, a new report by the Senate Fiscal Agency shows. Here are seven things about lawsuit payments and settlements made and received by the state, according to the annual Senate Fiscal Agency’s …