Warwick and Wagner Prevail in Court of Appeals

On July 30, 2020, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its decision in Langell v McLaren, et al., 2020 WL 4382791; Dkt. No. 347274 (Mich Ct App 2020). Our client, McLaren Port Huron Hospital, was granted a directed verdict by the Trial Court (Hon. Daniel J. Kelly). The jury then returned a verdict of $3,999,000.00 against McLaren’s Co-Defendants, Physician Healthcare Network, P.C. and Michael Paul, M.D.

The Co-Defendants appealed the Trial Court’s decision to dismiss McLaren from the case, and argued that a new trial was warranted for a host of different reasons. In a thorough 8-page opinion, the Court of Appeals soundly rejected that argument and affirmed the Trial Court. Given the size of the jury’s verdict (i.e., nearly $4,000,000.00), this was a terrific win for McLaren and GMH. Congratulations, Don and Geoff!

Don Warwick is an equity partner, a member of the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Firm’s Board of Directors. He specializes in defending hospitals, physicians and medical professionals in complex medical malpractice lawsuits. Don is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, the premier rating service for attorneys. He has more than twenty-five years of consistently successful trial work, including a multitude of defense verdicts.

Geoff Wagner is an equity partner and a member of the Litigation Practice Group. He specializes in appellate practice, commercial litigation, employment law and personal injury. Geoff has an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible ranking for ethical standards and legal ability. He has been named a Top Lawyer by DBusiness Magazine, a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, and a Leading Lawyer by Law Bulletin Media.