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2017We will nevertheless attempt to address plaintiff’s arguments. -4- defendant’s conduct at the time of the purported negligence, (2) that the defendant breached that standard of care, (3) that the plaintiff was injured, and (4) that the plaintiff’s injuries were the proximate result of the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care. [Craig v Oakwoood Hosp, 471 Mich 67, 86 ; 684 NW2d 296 (2004).] Proximate cause involves both the “cause in fact” and the “legal cause.” Skinner v Square D Co, 445 Mich 153, 162-63 ; 516 NW2d 475 (1994).

2017We will nevertheless attempt to address plaintiff’s arguments. -4- defendant’s conduct at the time of the purported negligence, (2) that the defendant breached that standard of care, (3) that the plaintiff was injured, and (4) that the plaintiff’s injuries were the proximate result of the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care. [Craig v Oakwoood Hosp, 471 Mich 67, 86 ; 684 NW2d 296 (2004).] Proximate cause involves both the “cause in fact” and the “legal cause.” Skinner v Square D Co, 445 Mich 153, 162-63 ; 516 NW2d 475 (1994).

2019In order to establish a cause of action for medical malpractice, a plaintiff must establish four elements: (1) the appropriate standard of care governing the defendant’s conduct at the time of the purported negligence, (2) that the defendant breached that standard of care, (3) that the plaintiff was injured, and (4) that the plaintiff’s injuries were the proximate result of the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care. [Craig v Oakwood Hosp, 471 Mich 67, 86 ; 684 NW2d 296 (2004).] “Generally, expert testimony is required in a malpractice case in order to establish the applicable s

2019In order to establish a cause of action for medical malpractice, a plaintiff must establish four elements: (1) the appropriate standard of care governing the defendant’s conduct at the time of the purported negligence, (2) that the defendant breached that standard of care, (3) that the plaintiff was injured, and (4) that the plaintiff’s injuries were the proximate result of the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care. [Craig v Oakwood Hosp, 471 Mich 67, 86 ; 684 NW2d 296 (2004).] “Generally, expert testimony is required in a malpractice case in order to establish the applicable s

2023To successfully establish causation, plaintiff must prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, “the existence of both cause in fact and legal cause.” Weymers v Khera, 454 Mich 639, 647 ; 563 NW2d 647 (1997), citing Skinner v Square D Co, 445 Mich 153, 162-163 ; 516 NW2d 475 (1994); see also Craig, 471 Mich at 86 .

2023To successfully establish causation, plaintiff must prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, “the existence of both cause in fact and legal cause.” Weymers v Khera, 454 Mich 639, 647 ; 563 NW2d 647 (1997), citing Skinner v Square D Co, 445 Mich 153, 162-163 ; 516 NW2d 475 (1994); see also Craig, 471 Mich at 86 .

2018Birmingham v Vance, 204 Mich App 418, 421 ; 516 NW2d 95 (1994).

2018Birmingham v Vance, 204 Mich App 418, 421 ; 516 NW2d 95 (1994).

2022Wischmeyer, 449 Mich at 484 .

2017Wischmeyer v Schanz, 449 Mich 469, 484 ; 536 NW2d 760 (1995).

2019Bahr v Harper-Grace Hospitals, 448 Mich 135, 138 ; 528 NW2d 170 (1995).3 The parties do not dispute that Dr. Ziyadeh was a general practitioner or that the relevant standard of care is that of the local community or similar communities.

2019Bahr v Harper-Grace Hospitals, 448 Mich 135, 138 ; 528 NW2d 170 (1995).3 The parties do not dispute that Dr. Ziyadeh was a general practitioner or that the relevant standard of care is that of the local community or similar communities.

2023At issue in this case is the cause-in-fact element, which “generally requires showing that ‘but for’ the defendant’s actions, the plaintiff’s injury would not have occurred.” Teal v Prasad, 283 Mich App 384, 391 ; 772 NW2d 57 (2009) (quotation marks and citation omitted).

2023At issue in this case is the cause-in-fact element, which “generally requires showing that ‘but for’ the defendant’s actions, the plaintiff’s injury would not have occurred.” Teal v Prasad, 283 Mich App 384, 391 ; 772 NW2d 57 (2009) (quotation marks and citation omitted).

2018To establish a prima facie case of medical malpractice, a plaintiff must prove the following four elements: (1) the appropriate standard of care governing the defendant’s conduct at the time of the purported negligence, (2) that the defendant breached that standard of care, (3) that the plaintiff was injured, and (4) that the plaintiff’s injuries were the proximate result of the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care. [Craig v Oakwood Hosp, 471 Mich 67, 86 ; 684 NW2d 296 (2004).] “Proximate cause incorporates two separate elements: (1) cause in fact and (2) legal or proximate ca

2018To establish a prima facie case of medical malpractice, a plaintiff must prove the following four elements: (1) the appropriate standard of care governing the defendant’s conduct at the time of the purported negligence, (2) that the defendant breached that standard of care, (3) that the plaintiff was injured, and (4) that the plaintiff’s injuries were the proximate result of the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care. [Craig v Oakwood Hosp, 471 Mich 67, 86 ; 684 NW2d 296 (2004).] “Proximate cause incorporates two separate elements: (1) cause in fact and (2) legal or proximate ca

2018Proof of a medical malpractice claim requires the demonstration of the following four factors: (1) the applicable standard of care, (2) breach of that standard of care by the defendant, (3) injury, and (4) proximate causation between the alleged breach and the injury. [See Locke v Pachtman, 446 Mich 216, 222 ; 521 NW2d 786 (1994).] “Expert testimony is required to establish the applicable standard of care and to demonstrate that the defendant breached that standard.” Gonzalez v St.

2018Proof of a medical malpractice claim requires the demonstration of the following four factors: (1) the applicable standard of care, (2) breach of that standard of care by the defendant, (3) injury, and (4) proximate causation between the alleged breach and the injury. [See Locke v Pachtman, 446 Mich 216, 222 ; 521 NW2d 786 (1994).] “Expert testimony is required to establish the applicable standard of care and to demonstrate that the defendant breached that standard.” Gonzalez v St.

2016“In the context of a physician’s continued adherence to an initial diagnosis or treatment plan . . ., it is insufficient to merely allege that the defendant breached the standard of care by continuing to adhere to the original diagnosis or treatment plan.” Kincaid v Cardwell, 300 Mich App 513, 530 ; 834 NW2d 122 (2013).

2016“In the context of a physician’s continued adherence to an initial diagnosis or treatment plan . . ., it is insufficient to merely allege that the defendant breached the standard of care by continuing to adhere to the original diagnosis or treatment plan.” Kincaid v Cardwell, 300 Mich App 513, 530 ; 834 NW2d 122 (2013).

2026Rock v Crocker, 499 Mich 247, 255 ; 884 NW2d 227 (2016). “[A] plaintiff’s prima facie case of medical malpractice must draw a causal connection between the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care and the plaintiff’s injuries.” Craig, 471 Mich at 90 . “[T]he applicable standard of care is the skill and care ordinarily possessed and exercised by practitioners of the profession in the same or similar localities.” Wiley v Henry Ford Cottage Hosp, 257 Mich App 488, 492 ; 668 NW2d 402 (2003).

2026Rock v Crocker, 499 Mich 247, 255 ; 884 NW2d 227 (2016). “[A] plaintiff’s prima facie case of medical malpractice must draw a causal connection between the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care and the plaintiff’s injuries.” Craig, 471 Mich at 90 . “[T]he applicable standard of care is the skill and care ordinarily possessed and exercised by practitioners of the profession in the same or similar localities.” Wiley v Henry Ford Cottage Hosp, 257 Mich App 488, 492 ; 668 NW2d 402 (2003).

2026For the third element: “As in any tort action, to prove proximate cause a plaintiff in a legal malpractice action must establish that the defendant’s action was a cause in fact of the claimed injury.” Charles Reinhart Co, 444 Mich at 586 .

2026Rock v Crocker, 499 Mich 247, 255 ; 884 NW2d 227 (2016). “[A] plaintiff’s prima facie case of medical malpractice must draw a causal connection between the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care and the plaintiff’s injuries.” Craig, 471 Mich at 90 . “[T]he applicable standard of care is the skill and care ordinarily possessed and exercised by practitioners of the profession in the same or similar localities.” Wiley v Henry Ford Cottage Hosp, 257 Mich App 488, 492 ; 668 NW2d 402 (2003).

2026Rock v Crocker, 499 Mich 247, 255 ; 884 NW2d 227 (2016). “[A] plaintiff’s prima facie case of medical malpractice must draw a causal connection between the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care and the plaintiff’s injuries.” Craig, 471 Mich at 90 . “[T]he applicable standard of care is the skill and care ordinarily possessed and exercised by practitioners of the profession in the same or similar localities.” Wiley v Henry Ford Cottage Hosp, 257 Mich App 488, 492 ; 668 NW2d 402 (2003).

2024As our Supreme Court ruled in Craig v Oakwood Hosp, 471 Mich 67, 86 ; 684 NW2d 296 (2004), in a claim for medical malpractice, a plaintiff must establish “(1) the appropriate standard of care governing the defendant’s conduct at the time of the purported negligence, (2) that the defendant breached that standard of care, (3) that the plaintiff was injured, and (4) that the plaintiff’s injuries were the proximate result of the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care.” In professional malpractice actions, an expert is usually required to establish the standard of conduct, Gay v Sele

2024As our Supreme Court ruled in Craig v Oakwood Hosp, 471 Mich 67, 86 ; 684 NW2d 296 (2004), in a claim for medical malpractice, a plaintiff must establish “(1) the appropriate standard of care governing the defendant’s conduct at the time of the purported negligence, (2) that the defendant breached that standard of care, (3) that the plaintiff was injured, and (4) that the plaintiff’s injuries were the proximate result of the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care.” In professional malpractice actions, an expert is usually required to establish the standard of conduct, Gay v Sele

2024As our Supreme Court ruled in Craig v Oakwood Hosp, 471 Mich 67, 86 ; 684 NW2d 296 (2004), in a claim for medical malpractice, a plaintiff must establish “(1) the appropriate standard of care governing the defendant’s conduct at the time of the purported negligence, (2) that the defendant breached that standard of care, (3) that the plaintiff was injured, and (4) that the plaintiff’s injuries were the proximate result of the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care.” In professional malpractice actions, an expert is usually required to establish the standard of conduct, Gay v Sele

2024As our Supreme Court ruled in Craig v Oakwood Hosp, 471 Mich 67, 86 ; 684 NW2d 296 (2004), in a claim for medical malpractice, a plaintiff must establish “(1) the appropriate standard of care governing the defendant’s conduct at the time of the purported negligence, (2) that the defendant breached that standard of care, (3) that the plaintiff was injured, and (4) that the plaintiff’s injuries were the proximate result of the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care.” In professional malpractice actions, an expert is usually required to establish the standard of conduct, Gay v Sele

2022Huth had the authority to transfer the chose in action under those circumstances, see MCL 700.3703(1); MCL 700.3712; MCL 700.3715(x), and no reasonable person could conclude that that decision would have amounted to a breach of fiduciary duty because it would have saved the estate considerable expense and ensured that the estate’s obligation were fully funded for every beneficiary under the will, see Moning v Alfono, 400 Mich 425, 438 ; 254 NW2d 759 (1977) (stating that it is normally for the jury to determine whether the defendant’s conduct breached the relevant standard of care unless the co

2022Huth had the authority to transfer the chose in action under those circumstances, see MCL 700.3703(1); MCL 700.3712; MCL 700.3715(x), and no reasonable person could conclude that that decision would have amounted to a breach of fiduciary duty because it would have saved the estate considerable expense and ensured that the estate’s obligation were fully funded for every beneficiary under the will, see Moning v Alfono, 400 Mich 425, 438 ; 254 NW2d 759 (1977) (stating that it is normally for the jury to determine whether the defendant’s conduct breached the relevant standard of care unless the co

2020Citing Scarsella favorably, it recognized that both cases involve “mandatory prerequisites to filing suit and thus present the same issue.” Progress Mich, 324 Mich App at 672 n 2. the applicable standard of practice or care and a description of how the defendant breached that standard.

2020Under MRE 702, a qualified expert witness may testify in the form of an opinion if “(1) the testimony is based on sufficient facts or data, (2) the testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods, and (3) the witness has applied the principles and methods reliably to the facts of the case.” In support of their first claim of error, defendants rely primarily on this Court’s decision in Badalamenti v William Beaumont Hosp-Troy, 237 Mich App 278 ; 602 NW2d 854 (1999).

2020Under MRE 702, a qualified expert witness may testify in the form of an opinion if “(1) the testimony is based on sufficient facts or data, (2) the testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods, and (3) the witness has applied the principles and methods reliably to the facts of the case.” In support of their first claim of error, defendants rely primarily on this Court’s decision in Badalamenti v William Beaumont Hosp-Troy, 237 Mich App 278 ; 602 NW2d 854 (1999).

2019In the premises liability context, this means that a plaintiff must prove that the premises possessor failed to “exercise reasonable care to protect the invitee from an unreasonable risk of harm caused by a dangerous condition on the land.” Lugo v Ameritech Corp, Inc, 464 Mich 512, 516 ; 629 NW2d 384 (2001).

2019In the premises liability context, this means that a plaintiff must prove that the premises possessor failed to “exercise reasonable care to protect the invitee from an unreasonable risk of harm caused by a dangerous condition on the land.” Lugo v Ameritech Corp, Inc, 464 Mich 512, 516 ; 629 NW2d 384 (2001).

2018To prevail on a claim of medical malpractice, plaintiffs must establish four elements: (1) the appropriate standard of care governing the defendant’s conduct at the time of the purported negligence, (2) that the defendant breached that standard of care, (3) that the plaintiff was injured, and (4) that the plaintiff’s injuries were the proximate result of the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care. [Kalaj v Khan, 295 Mich App 420, 429 ; 820 NW2d 223 (2012).] Defendants’ motion focused on the element of proximate cause, which encompasses both cause- in-fact and legal cause.7 See Y

2018To prevail on a claim of medical malpractice, plaintiffs must establish four elements: (1) the appropriate standard of care governing the defendant’s conduct at the time of the purported negligence, (2) that the defendant breached that standard of care, (3) that the plaintiff was injured, and (4) that the plaintiff’s injuries were the proximate result of the defendant’s breach of the applicable standard of care. [Kalaj v Khan, 295 Mich App 420, 429 ; 820 NW2d 223 (2012).] Defendants’ motion focused on the element of proximate cause, which encompasses both cause- in-fact and legal cause.7 See Y

2018Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to plaintiff, Maiden, 461 Mich 109, 120 ; 461 Mich 109 (1999), we conclude that the trial court erred in finding a genuine issue of material fact as to whether Dr. Rathee placed the IUPC.

2018Viewing the evidence in the light most favorable to plaintiff, Maiden, 461 Mich 109, 120 ; 461 Mich 109 (1999), we conclude that the trial court erred in finding a genuine issue of material fact as to whether Dr. Rathee placed the IUPC.