(October 27, 2016, 1:22 PM EDT) -- DETROIT — A split Michigan appeals panel on Oct. 25 reversed sanctions and dismissal entered against a pro per plaintiff in an acetaminophen injury case, saying the trial court exceeded its authority on both issues (David Sutton v. Advance Pharmaceutical, Inc., No. 328038, Mich. App., 1st Dist.; 2016 Mich. App. LEXIS 1873).

(Majority opinion available.  Document #28-161103-015Z.)

In 2014, David Sutton filed a complaint in the Oakland Circuit Court against Advance Pharmaceutical Inc., alleging that he suffered severe injuries from acetaminophen made by the defendant.  In...