Congratulations to attorney Bob Kaatz who recently won a motion for summary disposition in a premises liability case. The Plaintiff, a nurse who was injured during a school safety drill, claimed negligence against her employer. Under Michigan’s Workers’ Disability Compensation Act, however, employees generally cannot sue their employers for workplace injuries because workers’ compensation benefits […]
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Attorneys Mike Smith and Mackenzie Burrell obtained summary disposition in a premises liability claim. The Plaintiff alleged she tripped and fell on uneven ground while walking across grass at our client’s mobile home community. The Plaintiff alleged violations of MCL 554.139, failure to warn/remediate a hazard, and active negligence against our client. The incident was […]
We’re honored to be included in the 2026 Best Law Firms® rankings, recognized in the following categories: Regional Tier 1 – Detroit/Troy: Litigation – Insurance Regional Tier 2 – Detroit/Troy: Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants We’re grateful to our clients and peers for acknowledging our team’s dedication and results.
Jason Newman and Mackenzie Burrell obtained summary disposition for their client, a global machinery servicer. Plaintiff had a multi-million-dollar demand for damages because of an alleged failure to provide adequate maintenance service to a machine. After extensive discovery, including technical expert discovery, the Court found that there was no causal connection between any alleged maintenance […]
Attorneys Michael Smith and Rachelle Miller recently secured a motion for summary disposition on behalf of our client in a Wayne County auto negligence case. The plaintiff was injured while entering our client’s parked vehicle when the vehicle next to it pulled forward and pinched the Plaintiff’s arm between the two vehicles. The plaintiff alleged […]
Attorneys Anthony Caffrey and Jason Newman recently secured a voluntary dismissal of a third-party negligence claim arising from a multi-vehicle accident. Their litigation strategy focused on proactive evidence development. They produced a key witness for deposition early in the process to establish favorable facts for their client. This strategic approach led to voluntary dismissal of […]
We are pleased to congratulate attorneys Rachelle Miller and Abigail Wasil on a victory on behalf of their client. The Court granted a complete dismissal of claims in a premises liability action brought against a salvage pick-a-part yard. The Plaintiff alleged that the yard’s use of an airhorn to signal closing startled him, causing him to […]
Cardelli Lanfear attorney Rachelle Miller recently completed the International Society of Primerus Law Firms™ 2025 Trial Skills Academy, an immersive program designed to refine courtroom skills through structured, hands-on training. The program began with a series of ten virtual webinars covering core aspects of trial advocacy, including jury selection, opening statements, evidence presentation, objections, direct […]
Cardelli Lanfear attorney Rachelle Miller was recently highlighted in the Primerus Weekly Member Spotlight, sharing how she discovered that a career in law was the right fit for her. Her journey took a bold turn when she left behind a near-complete chemistry degree to pursue law school. That decision set her on a path that […]
We are pleased to share that R. Carl Lanfear, Jr. has been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. Carl has been listed in the guide since 2021 for his work in Insurance Law, Litigation in Insurance, and Personal Injury Litigation for Defendants. Selections to Best Lawyers in America® are […]
