Commission Can't Reform Mutually Acknowledged Mistake in Agreement

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that the Compensation Appellate Commission lacks the equitable authority to reform a contract that contained a mathematical error.   Case: Allen v. Charlevoix Abstract & Engineering Co., No. 339162, 01/03/2019, published. Facts and procedural history: Jason Allen suffered injuries in a work-related car accident. He was employed by the Charlevoix Abstract & Engineering Co. Charlevoix had workers’ compensation coverage with the Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America, and automobile insurance coverage with the Harleysville Insurance Co. Ac...