Cases
Experience: Representative Matters: Dismissal of both state
federal lawsuits, both affirmed on appeal, where plaintiffs pursued over $10,000,000 in development dispute. (Braun v Ann Arbor Charter Township, 262 Mich App 154 (2004)
Braun v Ann Arbor Charter Township, 519 F3d 564 (6th Cir 2008))
Unanimous victory from Michigan Supreme Court in zoning case of first impression. (Hendee v Township of Putnam, 486 Mich 556 (2010))
Successfully briefed
argued to the Michigan Court of Appeals two cases of first impression regarding First Amendment Religious Freedoms. (Weishuhn v Catholic Diocese, 279 Mich App 150 (2008)
287 Mich App 211 (2010))
Dismissal at the end of Plaintiff's proofs, affirmed on appeal, in l
use case in which Plaintiff sought $14,000,000. (TG Development v Mt Morris Twp, 2004 Mich App LEXIS 810))
Verdict
judgment for small business owner in sex discrimination case in which plaintiff sought damages exceeding $1,000,000 (no appeal).
Author of Amicus Curiae brief supporting successful appeal of seminal case from Michigan Supreme Court regarding expert witnesses. (Craig v Oakwood Hospital, 471 Mich 67 (2004))
Dismissal at close of plaintiff's proofs in two-week trial of triple drowning case. (affirmed on appeal) (Hutchinson v Township of Portage, 2003 Mich App LEXIS 1911
(leave denied))
Dismissal on second day of trial in favor of lobbying firm in covenant-not-to-compete case.
Verdict
judgment for township
building inspector following three day trial alleging insufficient inspection led to total loss of $500,000 home (no appeal).
Dismissal on summary disposition, affirmed on appeal, in l
use dispute involving damages exceeding $1,000,000. (Pittsfield Investors v Pittsfield Charter Township, 2013 Mich App LEXIS 516))
Dismissal of sex discrimination case brought by firefighter against township (no appeal).
Dismissal of Whistleblower Protection Act case, affirmed on appeal. (Purcell v Township of Tompkins, 2011 Mich App LEXIS 777)
Dismissal following plaintiffs' proofs in three-day trial of development case, affirmed on appeal. (Whitmore Lake 23 v Ann Arbor Charter Township, 2011 Mich App LEXIS 790)
Dismissal, affirmed on appeal, of Township supervisor's First Amendment retaliation claim against Township. (Perkins v Township of Clayton, 411 F App'x 810 (6th Cir 2011))
Dismissal of whistleblower claim, affirmed on appeal. (Wroblewski v City of Saline, 2003 Mich App LEXIS 3437)
Dismissal in favor of Township of adult entertainment zoning dispute. (LittleMack Entertainment II v Township of Marengo, 621 F Supp 2d 570 (WD Mich 2008))
Dismissal of plaintiff's claims following trial, affirmed on appeal, in case raising constitutional due process
equal protection issues. (Chestnut Development v Marion Township, 2010 Mich App LEXIS 1147)
Dismissal on summary disposition, affirmed on appeal, of plaintiff's claims against building inspector
others arising from major flooding in community. (Cummins v Robinson Township, 283 Mich App 677 (2009))
Dismissal, affirmed on appeal, of first amendment freedom of speech
association claims brought by state representative against municipality. (Agema v City of Allegan, 2016 US App LEXIS 17567)
