Employers Defending Against Comp Claims Can Get Workers' Confidential Employment Records

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that an employer against whom a workers’ compensation claim has been made is an “interested party” entitled to confidential unemployment records concerning the claimant.  Case: Kollinger v. Miller Broach Inc., No. 368368, Washington v. Euclid Industries Inc., No. 368543, Bellamy v. Sundance Beverage Co., No. 368704, 12/16/2025, published. Facts and procedural history: Christopher Kollinger, Marvin Washington and David Belamy Jr. separately filed workers’ compensation claims against their respective employers. The employers iss...