Michigan voters could decide on a proposal that supporters say would reduce automobile, home and business insurance premiums by 20 percent, if the proposal qualifies for the 2010 statewide ballot. The form of a legislative initiative submitted by a group …
Minors in Michigan wouldn’t be prosecuted for underage drinking if they or their friends call 911 for medical assistance under legislation approved this week with backing from state law enforcement and college students. The measure is designed to prevent cases …
Attorneys on both sides of the issue argued before the Michigan Supreme Court on Oct. 7 as to whether insurance companies should be allowed to use credit history in setting auto and home premium rates. The practice was outlawed by …
The Michigan Supreme Court has set the stage for reversing a 2004 precedent that restricts when people injured in auto accidents can sue for pain and suffering. In a 4-3 order, the court decided to reconsider the case of man …
Michigan drivers will pay $20 more this fiscal year to care for accident victims who have brain damage, paralysis or other catastrophic injuries. The culprit? Not the usual suspects such as escalating health care costs or a bad stock market, …
A Michigan Supreme Court justice’s decision not to recuse herself from a case that pertains to her husband’s profession contradicts the spirit of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on when judges should step aside because of possible conflicts of …
A dispute over termites now before the Michigan Supreme Court could affect the liability of sellers of real estate. When Richard and Stacey Roberts bought an old house for $475,000 on Michigan’s scenic Leelanau Peninsula, they thought the home’s other …
Dr. Paul Cullis of Michigan says most patients who have had seizures or blackouts get the message loud and clear: Don’t drive for six months. But some get behind the wheel anyway, not waiting to see if their unconscious spells …
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm is renewing a push to provide affordable health insurance to cover uninsured Michigan residents. Granholm, first unveiled the proposal in January, was expected to talk more about her plan while visiting a Lansing hospital. State Department …
Health insurers and HMOs in Michigan could offer financial incentives to smaller employers that want to reward workers for healthy behavior under legislation passed unanimously May 9 in the state Senate. Supporters of the bills said state law bars health …
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