Manufacturer, Hospital Not Liable For Injuries Allegedly Caused By ‘Contaminated’ Antiviral Drug
In this case involving contaminated doses of an antiviral medication, the defendants were immune from liability under the federal Public Readiness and Preparedness Act because they did not engage in “willful misconduct” by manufacturing or administering the contaminated drug to the plaintiffs, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
MSU Not Obligated To Refund Tuition And Fees For Its COVID-19 Response
The trial court properly dismissed the plaintiffs’ contractual claims against Michigan State University over the school’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled.
MSU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Did Not Violate Employee’s Rights
Michigan State University’s COVID-19 vaccination policy neither violated the plaintiffs’ constitutional rights nor was it preempted by federal law, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled.
6th Circuit: Requesting FMLA Time Off Is A ‘Protected Activity’
An employee’s request to take time off under the FMLA is a protected activity, regardless of whether the employee was actually entitled to the requested leave.
MSC Administrative Orders Do Not Toll Med-Mal Statute Of Limitations
The trial court improperly denied the defendants’ motion to dismiss the plaintiff’s medical malpractice claim based on the applicable statute of limitations.
Appeals Court: Hospital Cannot Be Forced To Treat COVID-19 Patient With Ivermectin
A trial court correctly denied a patient advocate’s request for an order directing that ivermectin be administered to her father, who was hospitalized with COVID-19.