Appellate Victory led by Partners Mike Smith and Carl Lanfear

We are proud to share a recent victory at the Michigan Court of Appeals on behalf of our client, led by partners Michael Smith and Carl Lanfear.

In Daniel v Le-Nguyen/Inhmathong, the Court of Appeals affirmed summary disposition in favor of our client, holding that a property owner owed no legal duty for the unforeseeable criminal acts of a third party and that the facts did not support claims of negligence or public nuisance under Michigan law. The Court’s opinion reinforces well-established principles regarding duty, foreseeability, and the limits of premises-based liability in cases involving intentional criminal conduct. This decision provides important guidance for property owners, insurers, and practitioners navigating claims that attempt to reframe intentional criminal acts as negligence or nuisance claims.

We are grateful to the Court for its thoughtful analysis and proud of our team’s work in achieving this result for our client.