Fries v. Mavrick Metal Stamping, Inc

In this action seeking recovery for an intentional tort falling outside the exclusive remedy provision of the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act (WDCA), MCL 418.131(1), defendant Mavrick Metal Stamping, Inc., appeals by leave granted the circuit court’s order denying its motion for summary disposition. We affirm.

I. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Mavrick manufactures automotive parts, and employed plaintiff Kristi Fries in its production department. On November 5, 2003, Mavrick assigned Fries to operate an automatic stamping press referred to as the OBI-11. That day, Fries wore a t-shirt under a…