Carter v. Detroit Harbor Terminals, Inc

This workers’ compensation case presents the issue of when the obligation of the Self-Insurers’ Security Fund (SISF) to pay benefits under MCL 418.537; MSA 17.237(537) begins. In this case, we find the obligation to have begun on July 29, 1977, the date upon which a receiver was appointed for the defendant corporation.

Plaintiff’s decedent died on November 21, 1971, as a result of a work-related injury. In 1973, plaintiff petitioned for death benefits which were awarded in 1975. That award was appealed, but because Detroit Harbor Terminals was unable to pay 70% of the benefits while appeal was…