Auger v. ABB Flexible Automation, Inc.

JONES, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff Edward J. Auger, III (“Auger”) brought this negligence action against defendant ABB Flexible Automation, Inc. (“ABB”) for damages incurred while Auger was a temporary worker at ABB’s job site. ABB moved for summary judgment based on the argument that it was a “co-employer” of Auger and therefore the exclusive remedy provision of the Michigan Worker’s Disability Compensation Act (“the Act”) barred plaintiffs negligence action. The district court granted summary judgment to the defendant. On appeal, Auger argues that the district court erred because (1) ABB was…