Attorney Kyle J. Bristow's Legal Cases

Libel and slander

Marc Peeples v. Deborah Nash

Apr 29, 2019

OUTCOME: Dismissed

Deborah Nash--who was represented by Attorney Kyle Bristow--was sued for allegedly making false statements against Marc Peeples when Mr. Peeples was criminally prosecuted. The civil action was nicknam ... ed the "Gardening While Black" lawsuit by international news organizations after The New York Times ran a story about it in October of 2018. Mr. Peeples wanted $300,000 as damages; Ms. Nash offered $0.00 and the case was dismissed not long after Mr. Bristow was retained by Ms. Nash.

Criminal defense

The People of the State of Michigan v. [Redacted]

Jun 09, 2017

OUTCOME: Case Dismissed

Client was charged with two counts of possessing heroin in violation of MCL 333.7403 and faced a total of eight years in prison.

Libel and slander

Jane Doe v. John Doe

Apr 03, 2017

OUTCOME: $600,000.00 Judgment

$600,000 judgment awarded to Bristow's client due to the defendant having secretly recorded a sex tape and distributing it to third-parties via Facebook.

Criminal defense

The People of the State of Michigan v. Casim Taha

Jan 01, 2017

OUTCOME: Client pled to a misdemeanor with the agreement that no jail time would be served.

Client was charged with first degree breaking and entering as a habitual offender and faced up to thirty years imprisonment. Evidence against client included eyewitness testimony and a confession. ... The case received significant media attention.

Appeals

Kyle James Bristow v. Ashley Elizabeth Bristow

Jun 03, 2016

OUTCOME: Peremptory Order

Case No. 333211 at the Michigan Court of Appeals. Application for Leave to Appeal and Motion for Immediate Consideration granted to remove lawyer-guardian ad litem from case.

Litigation

Jane Doe v. John Does 1 and 2

May 05, 2016

OUTCOME: $500,000 Judgment

State of Michigan's Sixth Judicial Circuit Court for Oakland County. Client was a victim of revenge pornography. Ex-boyfriend was sued after he posted client's nude photographs online.

Litigation

Bristow v. Spirit Airlines, Inc.

Dec 17, 2015

OUTCOME: Stipulation

Case No. 2:15-cv-14376 at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Criminal defense

The People of the State of Michigan v. Abbas Al-Sawadi

Aug 05, 2015

OUTCOME: Jury Trial - Acquittal

Case No. 15-007224-02-FC at the State of Michigan's Third Judicial Circuit Court for Wayne County. Client faced life imprisonment for arson. An alleged victim-witness who personally knew the defend ... ant testified that she saw him do the crime.

Litigation

Al-Hathely v. DNA Diagnostics Center, Inc.

Jul 08, 2015

OUTCOME: Stipulation

Case No. 2:15-cv-12439 at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Appeals

Brooklyn Group, LLC, v. Davison Plaza Shopping Center, Inc.

Aug 20, 2014

OUTCOME: Judgment Affirmed

Case No. 323250 at the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Kyle J. Bristow's Legal Cases (11)

Marc Peeples v. Deborah Nash

The People of the State of Michigan v. [Redacted]

Jane Doe v. John Doe

The People of the State of Michigan v. Casim Taha

Kyle James Bristow v. Ashley Elizabeth Bristow

Jane Doe v. John Does 1 and 2

Bristow v. Spirit Airlines, Inc.

The People of the State of Michigan v. Abbas Al-Sawadi

Al-Hathely v. DNA Diagnostics Center, Inc.

Brooklyn Group, LLC, v. Davison Plaza Shopping Center, Inc.