Michael Pitt and Ted Leopold were quoted in coverage by television outlet WJRT/ABC/Flint regarding the process for filing claims in the Flint Water Crisis class action, in which the State of Michigan announced a proposed $600 million settlement. Read the full report here.
Robin Wagner Selected for Michigan Lawyers Weekly Up and Coming Lawyers -- Class of 2019
Robin Wagner was one of 30 attorneys selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly for its 2019 Up and Coming Lawyers professional recognition.
The honorees are attorneys in their first decade of practice who are having a significant impact and...
Pitt McGehee Attorney Elected Fellow of College of Labor and Employment Attorneys
Legal News has published an announcement regarding Megan Bonanni's election as a Fellow to the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers.
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Legal News --"Attorney Cautions on Use of AI in Social Welfare and Law Enforcement"
Jennifer Lord was quoted by Legal News in coverage of her recent presentation at the"Litigating Algorithms" conference sponsored by AI Now Institute at NYU Law School.
Michigan Lawyers Weekly --"Lawyers Express Caution as Government Agencies Automate"
Jennifer Lord was cited by Michigan Lawyers Weekly in an article on the problematic use of automation by public agencies to manage various benefits and welfare programs.
Lansing State Journal -- "Settlement Reached in Case of Lansing Teacher who Physically Abused Special Needs Student"
The Lansing State Journal reported on the settlement of a case involving a male student who was physically abused by a public school teacher. The teenaged student is represented by Megan Bonanni
East Village Magazine -- "Water Class Action Attorneys Detail Progress of Civil Cases; Not All Satisfied"
Julie Hurwitz, Ted Leopold, and Mike Pitt were quoted in East Village Magazine's coverage of the June 27 Flint Water Crisis town hall meeting and community update. Read the full article here
Fired salaried workers sue Ford for age discrimination
Four former leadership-level employees say Ford Motor Co. deprived them of retirement benefits by firing them during a sweeping global restructuring in May based on their age and how close they are to obtaining full pensions. Read full article
Remarks by Trachelle Young and Michael Pitt were featured in WNEM/NBC coverage of June 27 Flint Town Hall
WNEM/NBC/Flint-Saginaw -- "Town Hall to Update Flint Families About Civil Lawsuits"/3:19
GM Transmission Defect Claims Belong In Detroit, Judge Says
Law360 reported on the transfer of proposed class action suit against General Motors from Florida to Michigan, citing PMPR as counsel for plaintiffs.
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Lawyers for Some Nassar Victims Want Settlement Investigated
The media outlets below aired and published coverage of counsel's letter to Michigan Auditor General requesting an investigation of the Nassar Survivor Compensation Fund:
WILX -- "'Wave 2' Nassar Survivors Want Investigation Into...
Attorneys Want State to Investigate MSU's Treatment of Larry Nassar Victims
Michael Pitt was quoted by Detroit Free Press and Lansing State Journal as their coverage of the Coalition of Counsel's letter to Michigan's Auditor General requesting an investigation of irregularities in the Nassar Survivor...
Legal News -- MiLW Names Hall of Fame Class of 2019
Michael Pitt has been named to the Michigan Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame - Class of 2019
Law360 -- "Flint Residents Can Sue Feds Over Water Debacle"
Law360 published an article on last week's U.S. District Court ruling in Burgess vs. USA case
The Hill -- "Judge Rules Flint Residents Can Sue Federal Government Over Water Crisis"
Read The Hills article on last week's U.S. District Court ruling in Burgess vs. USA case here.
Detroit News -- "Court Rightly Revives False Fraud Case"
The Detroit News published an editorial in today's edition summarized and supported the Michigan Supreme Court's decision in Bauserman vs. UIA
Detroit News -- "Federal Judge: Flint Suit Against Snyder Can Advance"
Ted Leopold and Michael Pitt were quoted in a Detroit News story examining U.S. District Judge Judith Levy's opinion in Flint Water Crisis-related lawsuit
WDET/NPR/Detroit -- "Websites Sued for Allegedly Leaving the Blind Behind"
In a recent interview aired on WDET/NPR, Michael Pitt explained and commented on hundreds of lawsuits being filed by visually-impaired persons against companies with inaccessible public websites. The lawsuits claim the websites are in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
WDIV/NBC/Detroit -- "Taylor City Council Wants Answers After Treasurer Claims Disability, Works from Home"/2:56
WDIV reported on Ed Bourassa and his lawsuit in late February. Beginning at 1:53 of story, the reporter (Rod Meloni) cites details from the lawsuit multiple times and makes apparent reference to Mike Pitt as Bourassa's "tough lawyer:"
Cary McGehee named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law
Congratulations to Cary McGehee, who was named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law -- Class of 2019
The honorees have made outstanding contributions to the practice of law in Michigan and set an example for other lawyers.
The...
Michigan Bar Journal -- "Citizen Lawyers: Michael Pitt and Peggy Goldberg Pitt"
Michael Pitt and Peggy Goldberg Pitt -- and their good works -- were profiled in the "Citizen Lawyer" feature published in February 2019 issue of Michigan Bar Journal