Riley v. Northland Geriatric Center

We granted leave to appeal1 in this case to consider whether Gusler v Fairview Tubular Products, 412 Mich 270; 315 NW2d 388 (1981), is a nullity in light of the subsequent grant of rehearing, 414 Mich 1102 (1982), and the ultimate dismissal of the appeal by stipulation of the parties on March 15, 1983, whether the defendant is barred by principles of res judicata from asserting a change in the law, and whether Gusler should be given retroactive effect.

We reverse the decision of the Court of Appeals and hold, consistent with Gusler, that the minimum rates cited in MCL 418.351; MSA 17.237(351)…