Posts by svertel@secrestwardle.com
Dispositive Motion Granted on Third-Party Negligence Claim
Secrest Wardle MI PIP Monthly – Rescheduled July 2025 Update
Dispositive Motion Granted on Premises Liability Claim Against Apartment Complex
Lauren A. Sterrett Recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as One of the Influential Women in Law for 2025
Congratulations to Lauren A. Sterrett for being recognized as one of the Influential Women in Law for 2025 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly!
Read MoreEarly Pressure Results in Early Dismissal
Attorney Caroline Grech Wins Motion for Summary Disposition in Property Loss Case
Indemnity Tendered and Accepted Very Early
Attorneys Masters and Rizza Win Motion for Summary Disposition in Breach of Contract / Fraud Claim
Employers Beware – Supreme Court Reevaluates the Shortened Statute of Limitations
Boilerplate language shortening the statute of limitations between an employer and an employee will not automatically give the employer a get out jail free card. The key is whether the parties are in a position to negotiate the terms of the agreement. Given this decision, we can expect to see more cases in the employment…
Read MoreArtful Pleadings Won’t Save You: A Premises Case is a Premises Case
Plaintiffs routinely attempt to plead around premises liability in favor of ordinary negligence to avoid defenses that are only applicable to premises liability claims. It is important to use dispositive motions to remove negligence allegations from a true premises liability complaint. Plaintiffs use this strategy to avoid defenses such as possession/ownership, lack of notice, and…
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