Legal Opinion · Concurrence
Williams v. Lang
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 10, 1982No. 59443, (Calendar No. 3)PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Concurrence
After Remand
Ryan, J.
I concur in Justice Williams’ conclusion that MCL 418.171; MSA 17.237(171), does not say and does not mean that the principal is liable to pay compensation only if the work undertaken is a part of the usual or normal business operation of the principal. The principal, as the statute says, is liable to pay compensation when the injury suffered occurs in the course of the performance of "any work undertaken by the principal”. (Emphasis added.) I agree that Roman v Delta Broadcasting Co, 334 Mich 669; 55 NW2d 147 (1952), was incorrectly decided. In applying its rule in this…
2Cases cited25 opinions
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3Cited by14 opinions
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