Troyanowski v. Village of Kent City

Following trial in this wrongful death case, the jury returned a verdict of no cause of action. Plaintiffs’ motion for new trial or judgment notwithstanding the verdict was subsequently denied. Plaintiffs appeal as of right (Docket No. 94053). Because plaintiffs rejected a mediation award, defendants brought a motion for mediation sanctions pursuant to MCR 2.403(0). The court granted the motion and awarded defendants taxable costs and attorney fees in the amount of $39,245.25. Plaintiffs also appeal this award as of right (Docket No. 95244). We affirm in both cases.

Plaintiffs’ decedents died…