Michigan Court of Claims

The Court of Claims is a court of limited jurisdiction that hears litigation against the State of Michigan. Cases heard by the court, according to its website, may include: "highway defect, medical malpractice, contracts, constitutional claims, prisoner litigation, tax-related suits, and other claims for money damages." This court was created by Public Act 164, effective November 12, 2013. Previously, the 30th Circuit Court (Ingham County) handled such cases against the state.

Judges

The court is composed of four judges of the Court of Appeals from at least two different appellate districts. These judges are assigned by the state Supreme Court.

• Christopher Murray (Chief judge)

• Michael J. Kelly
• Colleen O'Brien
• Cynthia Stephens

Former judges

• Stephen Borrello
• Mark Boonstra
• Pat Donofrio
• Amy Krause
• Deborah Servitto
• Michael Talbot

See also

• Courts in Michigan

External links

• Michigan Court of Claims web page
• State of Michigan, 97th Legislature, Regular Session of 2013: Act No. 164

Footnotes

Michigan courts

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Federal courts:

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan

State courts:

Michigan Supreme Court • Michigan Court of Appeals • Michigan Circuit Court • Michigan Court of Claims • Michigan District Courts • Michigan Municipal Courts • Michigan Probate Courts

State resources:

Courts in Michigan • Michigan judicial elections • Judicial selection in Michigan