PORTAGE, Mich. (AP) - The Michigan Supreme Court says children
conceived with frozen sperm from a deceased man can't be considered his
heirs.
The decision Friday means two Kalamazoo-area
siblings won't be collecting Social Security benefits that typically go
to minor children of the deceased.
Pam Mattison of Portage is suing the Social
Security Administration for benefits for her twins, who are 11. The
children were conceived through artificial insemination in 2001 after
her husband, Jeff Mattison, died.
A federal judge asked the state Supreme Court for
its opinion of Michigan estate law. The court says the children can't be
considered heirs because they weren't alive when Jeff Mattison died nor
was their mother pregnant at that time.
Justices Marilyn Kelly and Michael Cavanagh say the Legislature should change the law.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:11:42 GMT
The Toledo mayor's race may be a crowded affair but so far no viable Republicans. All seven announced candidates have to first file petitions and be certified by the Lucas County Board of Elections.
Toledo Mayor Mike Bell has the financial backing of Republicans and the Independent could get the party's endorsement.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:53:47 GMT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Ohio state lawmakers moved boldly Tuesday against storefront sweepstakes parlors they have come to view as illegal gambling operations, advancing separate bills effectively banning
An effective ban on Internet cafes targeted as illegal gambling operations has cleared the Ohio Legislature after more than two years of wrangling.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:32 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:32:46 GMT
LOGAN, Ohio (AP) - State officials say safety improvements are planned after a third fatal fall from a cliff recently in the Hocking's Hills region of southeastern Ohio. The Ohio Department of Natural
State officials say safety improvements are planned after a third fatal fall from a cliff recently in the Hocking's Hills region of southeastern Ohio. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says signs warning hikers not to leave marked trails are being enhanced. Rangers also have increased trail patrols and are issuing more citations to people who stray from them
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:26 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:26:32 GMT
CLEVELAND (AP) - The three women held captive in a Cleveland house for about a decade say they are doing fine. That was the message in a letter released by their attorneys Tuesday that also noted a charity
The three women held captive in a Cleveland house for about a decade say they are doing fine. That was the message in a letter released by their attorneys Tuesday that also noted a charity fund to help the women has now raised more than 650 thousand dollars.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:27:16 GMT
General Motors and Michigan are continuing the economic road to recovery. The company announced today it will invest more than 40 million dollars in a Cadillac factory in Lansing. The Lansing
General Motors and Michigan are continuing the economic road to recovery. The company announced today it will invest more than 40 million dollars in a Cadillac factory in Lansing. The Lansing
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:16:56 GMT
More than five hundred swat team officers are training in Northwest Ohio this week for the Ohio Tactical Officers Association Conference. With the increasing threats that face our communities swat teams
More than five hundred swat team officers are training in Northwest Ohio this week for the Ohio Tactical Officers Association Conference.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:20:59 GMT
Toledo Police are on the scene of a rollover accident on I-475 between Corey Road and Talmadge Road after a vehicle lost control and flipped over into a ditch. Police are still trying to piece together
Toledo Police are on the scene of a rollover accident on I-475 between Corey Road and Talmadge Road after a vehicle lost control and flipped over into a ditch.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:20:00 GMT
Lucas County prosecutors are not giving up in their pursuit of a former Ottawa Hills police officer who shot and paralyzed a man. Now the case is headed to the Ohio Supreme Court after a ruling Wednesday.
Lucas County prosecutors are not giving up in their pursuit of a former Ottawa Hills police officer who shot and paralyzed a man. Now the case is headed to the Ohio Supreme Court after a ruling Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:11:42 GMT
The Toledo mayor's race may be a crowded affair but so far no viable Republicans. All seven announced candidates have to first file petitions and be certified by the Lucas County Board of Elections.
Toledo Mayor Mike Bell has the financial backing of Republicans and the Independent could get the party's endorsement.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:42:15 GMT
A Toledo woman needs your help tonight. Her service dog disappeared late Monday night and is still missing. Robin Reau, 60, has uncontrollable seizures. Seven years ago she got Kaden- a specially trained
A Central Toledo woman is looking for her missing service dog. The dog is a black and white Lhaso Apso name Kamden. The dog disappeared from a home near Ashland and Bancroft Monday. The dog is trained to detect seizures before they happen and alert the owner. If you have any information about the dog call 13ABC.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:12:14 GMT
A North Baltimore woman who faked having cancer pleaded guilty to theft charges Wednesday. Kimberlie Gustwiler faces up to three years in jail. She is currently out on bond. The single mother claimed
A North Baltimore woman who faked having cancer pleaded guilty to theft charges Wednesday. Kimberlie Gustwiler faces up to three years in jail. She is currently out on bond.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:07:58 GMT
A grandma in Fostoria fights off a man who tried to kidnap her grandson. 13 ABC's Christine Long spoke with the grandmother who battled for the boy kicking and screaming. Anyone you talk to in town
"I'm grateful that God gave me the strength to fight the man off," says Paulette Barchus who kicked and screamed on Wednesday to protect her grandson.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:45:11 GMT
A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was in court Wednesday morning. Deputy Paul Little is accused of giving a firearm to a convicted felon and filing a false report that the gun was stolen. The 15-year veteran
A Lucas County sheriff's deputy was in court Wednesday morning. Deputy Paul Little is accused of giving a firearm to a convicted felon and filing a false report that the gun was stolen.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:55:45 GMT
A new bargain store opened its doors in Toledo Wednesday. Ollie's Bargain Outlet is on Lewis Avenue in the Alexis Park Shopping Center. The Pennsylvania-based store is bringing about 60 new jobs to the
A new bargain store opened its doors in Toledo Wednesday. Ollie's Bargain Outlet is on Lewis Avenue in the Alexis Park Shopping Center.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:40:21 GMT
Bowling Green State University police are searching for an art thief. Police say artwork, including jewelry and several sculptures, are missing from the school's fine arts center. The art went missing sometime
Bowling Green State University police are searching for an art thief. Police say artwork, including jewelry and several sculptures, are missing from the school's fine arts center.
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