Petersen v. Magna Corp.

Because I disagree with the majority interpretation of the statute in controversy, MCL 418.315, I respectfully dissent.1

I. BACKGROUND

Plaintiff, a truck driver, fell off his truck and injured his back while working. He sought workers’ compensation benefits under the Worker’s Disability Compensation *351Act (WDCA), MCL 418.101 et seq. The magistrate granted benefits and medical costs to plaintiff, and also imposed $46,034 against defendants for plaintiffs attorney fees pursuant to MCL 418.315(1).2 The Workers’ Compensation Appellate Commission (WCAC) affirmed.

The Court of Appeals initially denied…