Leelanau County Pays $625K In Eavesdropping Lawsuit
The deputies said the then-sheriff and undersheriff listened to conversations on what employees believed were private phone lines.
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The deputies said the then-sheriff and undersheriff listened to conversations on what employees believed were private phone lines.
A Leelanau County jury has awarded $650,000 to a teenager whose leg was crushed in a cherry orchard accident two summers ago.
The pit below the floor at an oil-change shop is an obvious hazard, the Michigan appeals court said in dismissing a lawsuit from an elderly woman who stepped over the edge and fell.
A jury's pledge to justly hear a criminal case is a mandatory part of any trial, the Michigan appeals court said Friday as it threw out a conviction in Jackson County because jurors were not given the oath.
Bills approved by state lawmakers could have an impact on a lawsuit that accuses Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan of discouraging competition by insisting on unfair terms with hospitals.
Feet flying in the air because of water, ice or snow? Case dismissed -- unless someone absolutely can't avoid the hazard.
A flight attendant who claimed billionaire developer A. Alfred Taubman sexually harassed her has dropped her lawsuit after just two weeks.
The NHL's lawsuit against its players was assigned to a relatively new federal judge who is a longtime New York Yankees fan and a former federal prosecutor.
The NHL and its locked-out players might turn up in a courtroom before they find their way back onto the ice.
Wayne County has agreed to an $8 million settlement in a lawsuit involving a 14-year-old girl who lacked critical oxygen when she was born in jail.
A federal appeals court says a Michigan prison inmate with gender identity disorder can sue a doctor and a guard for allegedly ignoring problems with her breasts.
A lawsuit filed by a woman who contends she was kicked out of a master's degree program at Eastern Michigan University because of her opposition to homosexuality has been settled for $75,000.
Five Macomb County residents have filed a lawsuit against the Detroit Institute of Arts over the museum's vow not to charge admission fees to area residents after voters approved a special millage in August.
A local attorney is fighting against what he calls a "war on Christmas" in metro Detroit.
Detroit area shopping mall mogul Alfred Taubman is facing some shocking allegations in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday by a former flight attendant on his private plane.
Consumers and businesses that bought certain LCD flat panels used in TVs, monitors and laptop computers can file claims for cash payments of $25 to $200 or more, based on the number of items purchased.
A Macomb County judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a man who claimed his daughter's civil rights were violated by a fifth-grade teacher's reading aloud from a book about slavery.
The Detroit Police officer who had a sexual relationship with former Detroit police Chief Ralph Godbee has filed a lawsuit against him and the city claiming sexual harassment
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, accusing the health insurer of illegally denying access to some programs.
The family of a Detroit mosque leader has filed a lawsuit against FBI agents, saying his rights were violated when he was gunned down during a raid.
Final arguments will be made Friday as Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy challenges $7 million in proposed budget cuts.
The ACLU is taking aim at a big bank -- saying they discriminated against African Americans.
The owners of the Palisades nuclear power plant in southwestern Michigan are suing the Energy Department over waste disposal.
DNA tests have been ordered in the case of a Flint judge who is facing a $4.1 million lawsuit for financial support of two children.
A mid-Michigan judge has ruled that a lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America over sexual molestation claims may move forward.
Deputies in Calhoun County recently rescued more than 60 dogs from a Newton Township home during an animal neglect investigation.
The state of Michigan has acquired a life ring that washed ashore 50 years ago from the Edmund Fitzgerald.
U.S. Transportation Department Secretary Sean Duffy also said he "can't guarantee" flights will be on time as government shutdown drags on.
Police say that during school dismissal, the parent approached the teacher and questioned him as to why his child did not receive a "snack time."
Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham says the shooting of a suspect outside of the Roseville Police Department earlier in October was justified.
The Michigan HHS says that the USDA has asked state officials to temporarily pause November food benefits. Nearly 13% of Michigan households, or approximately 1.4 million people, receive SNAP benefits.
Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham says the shooting of a suspect outside of the Roseville Police Department earlier in October was justified.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat.
Deputies in Calhoun County recently rescued more than 60 dogs from a Newton Township home during an animal neglect investigation.
A contractor at Palisades Nuclear Plant in West Michigan fell into a water-filled reactor cavity Tuesday morning and had to be decontaminated.
About 200 employees were impacted after an auto parts manufacturer closed its Auburn Hills, Michigan, facility.
General Motors anticipates a smaller impact from tariffs and is boosting its full-year adjusted earnings forecast as its third-quarter performance topped Wall Street's expectations.
A Monroe County, Michigan, couple is now in a legal dispute after leasing a new SUV.
Stellantis announced on Tuesday a $13 billion investment in four states, including new vehicles to be built in Michigan.
General Motors will book a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the U.S. and rules governing emissions are relaxed.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Organizers say it is pausing to "reimagine" the event.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
U.S. Transportation Department Secretary Sean Duffy also said he "can't guarantee" flights will be on time as government shutdown drags on.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 23 on Thursday as the Senate failed to advance a measure to pay some federal workers. Follow live updates here.
Jack Quinn had a goal and two assists, Colten Ellis stopped 27 shots in his NHL debut and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2.
Officials say the Canada Border Service Agency intercepted and redirected the driver back to the United States.
The Michigan HHS says that the USDA has asked state officials to temporarily pause November food benefits. Nearly 13% of Michigan households, or approximately 1.4 million people, receive SNAP benefits.
Corewell Health is responding to pressure from Michigan lawmakers over plans to close its labor and delivery unit at Wayne Hospital.
Michigan lawmakers plan to save money in the state's Medicaid program by limiting the use of popular weight loss drugs to people with diabetes and those who are classified as morbidly obese.
Smokeless tobacco products, including nicotine pouches, are now prohibited in all professional sports stadiums in Detroit.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
Jack Quinn had a goal and two assists, Colten Ellis stopped 27 shots in his NHL debut and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Dan Campbell knew it was going to be a challenge for his banged-up defensive backs to stop Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Smokeless tobacco products, including nicotine pouches, are now prohibited in all professional sports stadiums in Detroit.
Canadian Consul General Colin Bird talks about the importance of $60 billion-plus in annual two-way trade between his country and Michigan.
Jared Fleisher, president of Bedrock, appears on Michigan Matters with an update on the company's goings-on
Detroit Mayoral Candidate Mary Sheffield was asked about a bevy of issues on this week's Michigan Matters.
Worth billions to the state each year, tourism is Michigan's third-largest industry after autos/manufacturing and agriculture.
With days left to work out a budget compromise or face a state government shutdown, Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall updates the latest.
Former NBA Coach of the Year and current member of the Detroit Pistons front office, Dwane Casey, previews the Pistons' 2025-26 home opener at Little Caesars Arena.
President Trump is imposing a new round of sanctions against Russia as global pressure mounts on Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham says the shooting of a suspect who rammed his car into a patrol vehicle outside the Roseville Police Department earlier in October was justified.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat are among dozens of people charged in connection with two investigations into an alleged widespread sports betting scheme and organized crime ring.
For the 12th time, the Senate failed to advance the House-passed funding bill on Wednesday, which would end the federal shutdown.