Tag: Michigan Supreme Court

Police Vehicle in Pursuit of Fleeing Motorcycle “Involved” in Motorcyclist’s Accident with Another Vehicle and County Liable to Participate with Auto Insurer in Reimbursement for Medical Care

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In, State Farm v. MMRMA, the Michigan Court of Appeals addressed whether a police vehicle in pursuit of an uninsured motorcyclist who was fleeing was sufficiently “involved” in an accident between the motorcyclist and another vehicle such that the insurer of the latter vehicle (State Farm) could seek pro rata contribution from the county’s insurer, the Michigan Municipal [...]

Supreme Court Grants to Consider Tax Tribunal’s Exclusivity of Jurisdiction Over “Special Assessments” Under the Drain Code

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Lacey & Jones, LLP's Appeals and Legal Research Group Chair, Carson J. Tucker appeared in this case as special appellate co-counsel for Pittsfield Township after the Township lost in the Michigan Court of Appeals. Mr. Tucker was hired for his appellate expertise to draft and assist with the filing of the application in the Michigan [...]

Michigan Supreme Court to Analyze State and Federal Preemption of Local Zoning Ordinances Outlawing Marijuana Use

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On April 3, 2013, the Supreme Court granted the City of Wyoming's Application for Leave to Appeal the Court of Appeals ruling that its local zoning ordinance, enacted to prohibit use of marijuana, conflicted with the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) and the federal Controlled Substances Act. The Supreme Court has requested the parties to [...]