William M. Azkoul, a Partner at Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, secures a $13 million settlement with Michigan State University on behalf of Yukai “John” Hao.
As reported in Michigan Lawyers Weekly:
The plaintiff, a Michigan State University student, was injured during an on-campus shooting on the evening of Feb. 13, 2023.
He later learned that he suffered a spinal cord injury at T7-8, resulting in permanent paralysis.
The parties, through their legal counsel, entered into settlement negotiations, and the claim settled in mediation.
Action: Negligence and tort
Injuries alleged: Spinal cord injury, paraplegia and other permanent injuries
Case name: Hao v. Michigan State University
Amount: $13 million (plus waiver of tuition, room and board, and provision of health insurance, during undergraduate and graduate school attendance at MSU)
Date: April 28, 2025
Attorney for plaintiff: William M. Azkoul, Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman, Grand Rapids
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