Michigan’s Thumb Coast – Discover your unique next stop
Photo by Nick HickokMichigan's Thumbcoast offers meeting planners a great blend of business and pleasure. With picturesque waterfront venues, a robust trail system, elegant theatres, nine historic and charming town centers and first-rate attractions, the region is the ideal setting for any meeting.The Blue Water Conference Center offers spacious meeting rooms with unparalleled waterfront views of the St. Clair River. This versatile venue can accommodate a variety of events from small meetings to large conferences. Due to its proximity to the water, attendees can enjoy a refreshing break watching freighters pass by, or take advantage of the conference center's direct access to the riverfront for a quiet stroll. Directly connected is the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Port Huron, which has 149 guest rooms and exquisite meeting spaces equipped with modern facilities to accommodate large meetings and small gatherings.CityFlatsHotel Port Huron offers unique, contemporary accommodations in downtown Port Huron. The hotel offers stunning river views and easy access to Port Huron's…
BMW owner misses $1.9 million in winnings
BMW has denied a new trial in which a jury placed all blame on BMW after the driver lost his thumb inside the door. November 11, 2024 — BMW has been denied a new trial in a case in which a jury awarded $1.9 million to a car owner whose thumb was amputated when he placed it in the path of a car door. The lawsuit was filed over alleged dangers of BMW's soft-closing doors. “In tight parking spaces or when a door needs to be closed gently, the automatic soft-close function helps: just push the door until it is almost closed. When the door is approximately 6 mm from the lock, the sensor activates the electric motor to close the door firmly and quietly and secured, the door lock components will automatically return to their original positions.” — BMW Plaintiff Godwin Boateng said that in July 2016, when he got out of his 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport, he…
BMW owner fined $1.9 million for car accident
New York plaintiff Godwin Boateng claims the loss of his thumb tip will cost him $3 million. July 3, 2024 — A New York BMW owner was awarded $1.9 million for losing the tip of his thumb when it was pinched while closing the soft-close door of his 2013 BMW X5. Plaintiff Godwin Boateng filed the lawsuit after he exited his 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport in July 2016, placed his right hand on the driver's side door pillar, and faced away from the vehicle with the door open about a foot. The car is equipped with BMW's soft-close door function. "In tight parking spaces or when you need to close the door gently, the automatic soft-close function can help: Simply push the door almost to the closed position. When the door is approximately 6 millimeters from the lock, the sensor activates the electric motor, which pulls the door up firmly and quietly and locks it. The door lock components…
BMW owner fined $1.9 million for car accident
New York plaintiff Godwin Boateng claims the loss of his thumb tip will cost him $3 million. July 3, 2024 — A New York BMW owner was awarded $1.9 million for losing the tip of his thumb when it was pinched while closing the soft-close door of his 2013 BMW X5. Plaintiff Godwin Boateng filed the lawsuit after he exited his 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport in July 2016, placed his right hand on the driver's side door pillar, and faced away from the vehicle with the door open about a foot. The car is equipped with BMW's soft-close door function. "In tight parking spaces or when you need to close the door gently, the automatic soft-close function can help: Simply push the door almost to the closed position. When the door is approximately 6 millimeters from the lock, the sensor activates the electric motor, which pulls the door up firmly and quietly and locks it. The door lock components…