Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan October 24, 2005 Clifford W. Taylor, Chief Justice 126275(58) Michael F. Cavanagh Elizabeth A. Weaver Marilyn Kelly Maura D. Corrigan SHIRLEY HAMILTON, Personal Representative Robert P. Young, Jr. of the ESTATE OF ROSALIE ACKLEY, Stephen J. Markman, Justices Plaintiff-Appellee, and BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD, Intervening Plaintiff, SC: 126275 v COA: 244126 Saginaw CC: 00-033440-NH MARK F. KULIGOWSKI, D.O., Defendant-Appellant. ______________________________________

On order of the Chief Justice, the motion by the Michigan Trial Lawyers Associate for leave to file a brief amicus curiae in this case is considered and it is GRANTED.

I, Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court.

October 24, 2005 _________________________________________ Clerk