Attorney Dean Greenblatt's Legal Cases

Aviation

Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators, Inc. v. Ottawa County

Nov 25, 2021

OUTCOME: Trial court issued Declaratory Judgment in favor of Plaintiffs; Permanent Injunction issued against Defendants. Defendants appealed to Michigan Court of Appeals. The appeals court AFFIRMED the trial court's injunction (November 17, 2022).

Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators sued for judgment declaring the ordinance in violation of Michigan Law and an injunction to preclude enforcement. Ottawa County sought to enforce a ban on drones ... within its county park system and over or near county facilities through the implementation of ordinances criminalizing possession and use. The initial complaint was amended to account for the county's new ordinance prohibiting video and audio recording on county premises.

Aviation

Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators, Inc. v. Genesee County and Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission

Feb 10, 2020

OUTCOME: Trial court granted judgment in favor of Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators, Inc. and declared ban on possession and use of drones unlawful.

Civil lawsuit against Genesee County Michigan seeking declaratory judgment and injunctive relief. Genesee County sought to enforce a ban on drones within its county park system through the implementat ... ion of ordinances criminalizing possession and use. Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators sued for judgment declaring the ordinance in violation of Michigan Law.

Civil rights

Michigan Open Carry, Inc. and Michigan Gun Owners, Inc. v. Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention Arena Authority, et.al.

Jun 30, 2017

OUTCOME: Trial court judgment in favor of firearm rights and declared ban on legally possessed firearms unlawful. On appeal, the Michigan Court of Appeals leaves field preemption intact, but allows CAA lessees to dictate restrictions.

Civil claim for declaratory judgment seeking judicial declaration that quasi-governmental authority [DeVos Place, DeVos Performance Hall, and Van Andel Arena] and its management company do not have the ... authority to create or enforce firearm possession regulations.

Contracts and agreements

John M. Floyd and Associates, Inc. v. 4Front Credit Union

May 17, 2017

OUTCOME: $1,28MM Judgment by jury in favor of Plaintiff

Civil suit for breach of contract with jury trial in Grand Traverse County Circuit Court

Civil rights

Michigan Open Carry, Inc. and Kenneth Herman v. Clio Area Sch Dist, et.al.

Dec 15, 2016

OUTCOME: Trial Court ruled in favor of MOC; Court of Appeal Reversed; Split decision (4-3) by Michigan Supreme Court. Issue of implied conflict preemption unaddressed.

Case challenging enforcement of school district policies forbidding possession of firearms on school district property. School district policies are a direct challenge to the state legislature's preem ... ption of firearm regulation within the State of Michigan. Plaintiffs sought declaratory judgment from trial court declaring school district's ban on possession of legally possessed firearms unlawful. Trial court granted plaintiff's requested relief. Defendants appealed to the Michigan Court of Appeals, where the appellate court reversed the decision of the trial court and held that firearm laws are not preempted as to school districts. 318 Mich App 356; 897 NW2d 748 (2016) Plaintiffs appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court, which heard oral argument on appeal on April 11, 2018.

Federal crime

Takata airbag inflator cases

Mar 02, 2016

OUTCOME: No criminal referrals. No civil liability.

Representation of former Takata Corporation product and design testing engineer responsible for performance and reliability testing of airbag inflators at issue in criminal investigation by the United ... States Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation. Represented engineer during depositions by automotive manufacturer.

Civil rights

Capital Area Dist Library v Michigan Open Carry, Inc,

Oct 25, 2012

OUTCOME: Case established state's field preemption of firearm law.

298 Mich App 220; 826 NW2d 736 (2012), lv denied, 495 Mich 898; 839 NW2d 198 (2013)

Dean Greenblatt's Legal Cases (7)

Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators, Inc. v. Ottawa County

Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators, Inc. v. Genesee County and Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission

Michigan Open Carry, Inc. and Michigan Gun Owners, Inc. v. Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention Arena Authority, et.al.

John M. Floyd and Associates, Inc. v. 4Front Credit Union

Michigan Open Carry, Inc. and Kenneth Herman v. Clio Area Sch Dist, et.al.

Takata airbag inflator cases

Capital Area Dist Library v Michigan Open Carry, Inc,