The Sixth Circuit’s recent decision in Estate of Donovan L. Lewis v. City of Columbus sheds light on important issues relating to the collateral order doctrine and third parties’ rights to intervene. The underlying merits of the case involve a Monell claim under Section 1983 that the Columbus police department maintains policies and customs of … Continue Reading
We have been watching the Darvocet multi-district litigation (MDL 2226) for some time, most notably the Sixth Circuit’s decision to dismiss 67 of 68 cases alleging misbranding by drug manufacturers. After that decision, plaintiffs’ counsel began filing new cases in California state court. The defendants removed the cases to federal court and then obtained a … Continue Reading
The Sixth Circuit has recently decided a landmark case regarding the constitutionality of health care reform. Now, it is being asked again to review a case of great significance to the provision of health care services. In United States of America v. Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan, (Eastern District of Michigan), the federal and state … Continue Reading
