Worker's Compensation Top Michigan News Stories Top Michigan Workers', Workman's, Workmen's Compensation News Stories en-us Sun, 07 Sep 2008 05:30:03 News Law Workers' Compensation Workman's Compensation Workmen's Compensation 60 Cox Asks Denial of Blue Cross Motion to Dismiss CompWest Lawsuit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=276c79a5d4e4d6f7e7f47c089d80bf83b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=276c79a5d4e4d6f7e7f47c089d80bf83b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Attorney General Mike Cox asked a circuit court to deny Blue Cross Blue Shield's motion to dismiss his lawsuit challenging purchase of CompWest. Office Warns Agents Against Misrepresentation in Certificates http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=686345ef92d03794a5b519569760b31cb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=686345ef92d03794a5b519569760b31cb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation warned providers that misrepresenting policy terms in certificates of insurance violates the law. Blue Cross Asks Court to Dismiss Challenge of CompWest Purchase http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=71e0b939cd9a459da754fcdb9217dc49b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=71e0b939cd9a459da754fcdb9217dc49b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Blue Cross Blue Shield asked a trial court to dismiss Attorney General Mike Cox's challenge to subsidiary Accident Fund's purchase of CompWest. Mexican Worker Wins Benefits For Specific Loss of Leg http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=97b4b3aef61d095ba6c5f55711599bd4k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=97b4b3aef61d095ba6c5f55711599bd4k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Mexican citizen who broke his leg while training in the state is entitled to specific loss benefits after his leg was crushed by a forklift. Claimant´s Condition Non-Compensable Because of ´Willful Misconduct´ http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=baca5307f9ca563a18e7499683c60d1dk http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=baca5307f9ca563a18e7499683c60d1dk Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A claimant's depression is not compensable because her condition arose from her own 'willful misconduct,' according to the state Supreme Court. GNY Insurance Expanding into Michigan http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3e59bd1daa4ed185e42ba7b22802d4e0j http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=3e59bd1daa4ed185e42ba7b22802d4e0j Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT GNY Insurance is expanding into the state as it makes a push to expand throughout the Midwest. Deadline Nears for Blue Cross Reply in CompWest Lawsuit http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a54b0855666179b933ab02e61e9482bdb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=a54b0855666179b933ab02e61e9482bdb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Blue Cross Blue Shield will file a reply Monday in a lawsuit challenging the purchase of CompWest by subsidiary Accident Fund Insurance Co. Agency Issues Third-Ever ´Cease-Operation Order´ Against Business http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=840f8d5a8799ebcc01d6afb3514e6e17b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=840f8d5a8799ebcc01d6afb3514e6e17b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT MIOSHA issued its third-ever 'cease-operation order' against a Mount Morris business for alleged repeated failure to correct safety violations. Michigan Guarantee Association an ´Insurer´ Pursuant to State Law http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c313a8058ad6c5a05ded6548a821d1c2k http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=c313a8058ad6c5a05ded6548a821d1c2k Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A court ruled the Property and Casualty Guarantee Association is entitled to reimbursement from the Second Injury Fund because it is an insurer. Lawsuit Calls for Reversing Purchase of CompWest Insurance Co. http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4b60bf05da89b34de7684bb2821714a4b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=4b60bf05da89b34de7684bb2821714a4b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Attorney General Mike Cox asked a court to consider requiring Blue Cross to divest itself of CompWest Insurance Co. of California. Misclassification Task Force Says Practice Hurts Workers, Tax Revenues http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=84562977990bde47c91bc15b635a605eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=84562977990bde47c91bc15b635a605eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A task force reported misclassifying employees as independent contractors hurts tax revenues as well as workers and complying employers. Misclassification Task Force Sets Hearing Thursday in Benton Harbor http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=91dfa8078bfaa1f8726e95267feb699ab http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=91dfa8078bfaa1f8726e95267feb699ab Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Governor's Interagency Task Force on Employee Misclassification will hold a hearing Thursday in Benton Harbor. MIOSHA Sets Course on Electrical Hazards for July 24 in Lansing http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=513cd2eab83bcfa18b28bad1695ab06bb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=513cd2eab83bcfa18b28bad1695ab06bb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT MIOSHA reported registration is due July 18 for its course on electrical hazards July 24 in Lansing. Agency Notes New Life Expectancy Table for Medicare Set-Asides http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0fd0edd100108e10750f9774dde8231bb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=0fd0edd100108e10750f9774dde8231bb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Workers' Compensation Agency reported use of a new life expectancy table for Medicare set-aside arrangements. MIOSHA Sets ´Industrial Truck Train-the-Trainer´ Course July 17 http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=70b05bf516f6605f4970db7020a3710eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=70b05bf516f6605f4970db7020a3710eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT MIOSHA announced registration is due Thursday for the 'Powered Industrial Truck Train-the-Trainer' course in Cadillac on July 17. Governor Names Susan Azar to Funds Administration Board http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=62c4c8caf4f58de4f0b85a922c897206b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=62c4c8caf4f58de4f0b85a922c897206b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT Gov. Jennifer Granholm named General Motors workers' compensation manager Susan Azar to the Funds Administration board of trustees. Board of Magistrates Seeks Applicants for Terms Starting in January http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7de72c4cdd309a329033e01f9fc35c97b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=7de72c4cdd309a329033e01f9fc35c97b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Qualifications Advisory Committee will accept applications through Aug. 29 for the Board of Magistrates for terms beginning in January. Misclassification Task Force Holds Hearing in Farmington Monday http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=83208a6da39cc27c826dcbf675dda36eb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=83208a6da39cc27c826dcbf675dda36eb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT The Governor's Interagency Task Force on Employee Misclassification will hold a public hearing in Farmington on Monday. Agency Fines Five Companies Following Workers´ Fatal Fall http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=269f4854815c74cbc56e8e70a0c3d6f5b http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=269f4854815c74cbc56e8e70a0c3d6f5b Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT MIOSHA issued a total of $40,350 in penalties to five construction companies in connection with the fatal fall of a worker at Wayne State University. Bill Would Block Benefits, Negligence Suits by Undocumented Workers http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d134e5f4e07fcb6a7597800343c78e9cb http://www.workcompcentral.com/signup/news/news_print.htm?id=d134e5f4e07fcb6a7597800343c78e9cb Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 PDT A Republican lawmaker introduced a bill to prevent illegal aliens using false IDs from receiving comp benefits or suing employers for negligence.