Our clients, an owner and operator of a manufactured home community, were sued under the landlord-tenant statute (MCL 554.139) for injuries that allegedly occurred during Plaintiff’s trip and fall inside a manufactured home. Smith and Shawver filed a motion for summary disposition in lieu of responsive pleadings explaining that the landlord-tenant statute did not apply […]
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A team effort at Cardelli Lanfear on this one! Carl Lanfear, Michael Smith, Anthony Caffrey and Myisha Howard all had a hand in achieving this excellent result. Our client, a snow removal contractor, that was sued by a Plaintiff and a commercial premises owner for damages resulting from a slip and fall on ice in […]
Jason Newman and Justin Gonzales win another Motion for Summary Disposition. They obtained a dismissal with prejudice for the Plaintiff’s failure to comply with the discovery rules. Justin Gonzales wrote and argued the Motion for Summary Disposition. Congratulations!
Attorneys Justin Gonzales and Jason Newman obtained summary disposition for their client on a premises liability claim. The court held, among other things, that the client (a parent company four times removed) had no ownership, possession, or control of the premises, and amendment of the pleadings would be futile because the statute of limitation date […]
This holiday season, our firm is proud to host a toy drive in partnership with The Bottomless Toy Chest, an incredible organization dedicated to delivering empowering toys, crafts, and interactive activities to pediatric oncology patients in hospitals. The Bottomless Toy Chest focuses on activities that keep kids engaged while in a hospital bed—including crafts, games, […]
We’re thrilled to spotlight our very own Jason Newman, recently featured in a Primerus attorney profile. Jason serves as co-managing partner of Cardelli Lanfear. He leads the firm’s efforts to expand its client base and build on its reputation in civil litigation. A registered patent attorney with a degree in chemical engineering, Jason brings a […]
We are proud to be recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, achieving rankings in three practice areas. Inclusion in the 2025 Best Law Firms® list represents professional excellence with notable ratings from clients and peers. To qualify, at least one lawyer from the firm must be recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® […]
As winter inevitably descends on Michigan, bringing with it the usual mix of wind, snow, rain, and ice, it’s a good time to review the potential liability that property owners face if someone is injured while on your premises. A 2023 Michigan Supreme Court ruling changed how courts handle these kinds of cases. That change […]
Attorneys Justin Gonzales and Carl Lanfear obtained summary disposition on a claim alleging: Defamation Libel, Defamation Slander, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Invasion of Privacy False Light, Malicious Prosecution, Abuse of Process, Conspiracy to commit Abuse of Process, and Injunctive Relief. All these counts were dismissed via motion for summary disposition. The defense argued (and […]
