Shwary v. Cranetrol Corp.

As a result of Richard Schwary’s work-related injury, he and his wife Barbara Schwary filed suit on April 13, 1977, against certain individuals as third-party tortfeasors. Upon learning that Continental Casualty Company, insurer for the plaintiff-husband’s employer, had conducted safety inspections at the work site, plaintiffs amended their complaint to include them as a defendant. On January 24, 1978, Continental moved for summary judgment and dismissal as a party, arguing that in light of the Legislature’s 1972 amendments to the Worker’s Disability Compensation Act, MCL 418.101 et seq.; MSA…