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04/14/2026

Your right to informed consent matters, especially during labor. If you were subjected to a medical intervention without a full explanation of the risks and alternatives, you may have a malpractice claim under Michigan law. Know your rights.

All patients have the right to make informed decisions about their medical care. However, labor and delivery can present difficult choices that require quick

04/10/2026

Sommers Schwartz's Matt Turner and Tad Roumayah are representing former Fox 2 news anchor Taryn Asher in a gender discrimination matter that is drawing national media attention. The case was recently featured in the New York Post. Read the coverage here:

Fox 2’s Taryn Asher has been off the air since November, with her absence shrouded in mystery for months.

04/08/2026

Fetal heart monitoring tracks a baby’s heart rate during labor. But when signs of distress are missed or ignored, a baby can suffer serious injury. Learn how fetal heart monitoring works and why these records are often critical in birth injury cases. https://youtu.be/aNad7xZ18wQ?si=TMhO6sSfEFUIBtTK

04/03/2026

At Sommers Schwartz, our people are what set us apart. Chelsea Reff Richardson has dedicated nearly thirty years to supporting our complex litigation team. Her experience and compassion make her an essential part of our success. Learn more about Chelsea in our latest employee spotlight.

One thing that makes Sommers Schwartz special is the people who choose to build their careers here. Chelsea has been part of our team for nearly three

04/02/2026

Celebrating success! Congratulations to Alana Karbal on being recognized as an Up & Coming Lawyer.

03/31/2026

Calculating when the workday starts and ends for remote workers can be tricky. A recent federal court decision draws a confusing line in the sand for remote workers pursuing wage theft claims against their employers.

Workplaces have evolved significantly since Congress enacted the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (“FLSA”) and courts are increasingly being asked to address

03/24/2026

150 lunches, one great team, and a whole lot of heart. Sommers Schwartz teamed up with Another Day Resource Center to pack and deliver brown-bag lunches to Detroit's homeless community.

Read the full post here - https://www.sommerspc.com/blog/2026/03/sommers-schwartz-serves-up-something-special-with-detroit-another-day-resource-center/

03/23/2026

Please join us in congratulating Alana Karbal on being recognized as a Michigan Lawyers Weekly "Up & Coming Lawyer."

We are pleased to announce that shareholder Alana Karbal has been selected to Michigan Lawyers Weekly's "Up & Coming Lawyers" for 2026.

03/18/2026

When hospitals cut corners, they increase the risk of preventable birth injuries. Understaffing, poor resident oversight, and exhausted staff can lead to delayed responses and tragic outcomes. If your child was injured at birth, hospital negligence may be to blame.

Inadequate staffing and supervision are the root causes behind many preventable birth injuries. Unfortunately, this issue plagues hospitals in Michigan and

03/16/2026

Prenatal care is the first line of defense against serious pregnancy complications. If inadequate care leads to injury, families may have legal options. Learn more: https://www.sommerspc.com/videos/prenatal-care-protecting-mothers-and-babies-rick-groffsky/

03/13/2026

The Family and Medical Leave Act protects more than just your right to time off. It also shields you from retaliation. If your employer punished you for filing an FMLA claim or taking leave, you may have legal options.

Taking time away from work to recover from a serious health condition or care for a family member is stressful enough. Worrying about how your employer will

03/11/2026

Every job applicant deserves to be evaluated based on their qualifications, not their gender or outdated stereotypes about men and women. Tad Roumayah represents a woman who alleges she was refused a job application by a manager who stated that he only hires men for the role. Fox 2 Detroit recently covered the case here:

A woman is claiming she was discriminated against after the manager's of Pinball Pete's in East Lansing said she was too petite to work there. Melissa Rill is suing for lost wages and gender discrimination. The arcade declined to comment.