PENDING CASES

The Supreme Court is considering the combined cases of Bezeau v Palace Sports & Entertainment, Inc. and Brewer v A.D. Transport Express, Inc., (SC docket No. 138985) to determine whether the amendment to MCL 418.845 applies retroactively. Prior to the amendment to Section 845, Michigan jurisdiction over out of state injuries was proper when the employee was a resident of Michigan and the contract of hire occurred in Michigan. The amendment now obliges that only one or the other requirements are present to establish jurisdiction. Oral arguments were heard in December.