Mrs. E and her husband moved into Prestige Centre in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan on August 11. When the couple was admitted into this Senior Living facility, an assessment note was completed. In part, it stated that Mrs. E required assistance…

Krusac v. Covenant and Harrison v. Munson: Cracks in the Peer Review Wall? On January 30, 2014, the Michigan Court of Appeals decided Harrison v. Munson1 in favor of Jean Harrison. Ms. Harrison was severely burned during a procedure at…

The decision to place a loved one into a nursing home is a tough one.  Most individuals will take  time researching nursing homes, hoping to find a place where the residents are respected, competently cared for, and safe.  You want…

Her care plan at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility clearly stated Ms. D was “not to be left unattended in the bathroom.”  The unlicensed nursing assistant taking care of Ms. D on August 21, 2011 paid no attention to that directive…

Congratulations to Jules Olsman and Donna MacKenzie for being selected to the 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list, and to Stephanie Arndt for being selected a Super Lawyers “Rising Star.”  Jules B. Olsman Donna M. MacKenzie Stephanie L. Arndt

Staff members at Barss Residential Long Term Care in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, failed to prevent a known “fast eater” from choking to death on his food on July 29, 2011. Several times, Mr. M was observed eating at a fast…