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Michigan Avoids Responsibility to Compensate Families for Catastrophic Dam Collapse

Michigan Avoids Responsibility to Compensate Families for Catastrophic Dam Collapse

Michigan Avoids Responsibility to Compensate Families for Catastrophic Dam CollapseProtect MI Families
Published on: 20/05/2026

After a dam collapse in 2020 that destroyed over 100 homes, the state of Michigan is not responsible for compensating the impacted families.

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Michigan’s Pothole Problem is Institutionally Designed to Harm Drivers

Michigan’s Pothole Problem is Institutionally Designed to Harm Drivers

Michigan’s Pothole Problem is Institutionally Designed to Harm DriversProtect MI Families
Published on: 29/04/2026

Getting compensated for the damages potholes cause to your vehicles is a frustratingly rare outcome, as Michigan’s pothole laws are designed to protect municipalities from any liability.

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Government Workers and "Gross Negligence"

Government Workers and "Gross Negligence"

Government Workers and "Gross Negligence"Protect MI Families
Published on: 01/04/2026

Michigan’s strict interpretation of gross negligence can block many people from finding compensation for the carelessness of government employees and agencies.

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