William Umphrey v. General Motors Corporation ( 2011 )

Order Michigan Supreme Court
Lansing, Michigan
June 29, 2011 Robert P. Young, Jr.,
Chief Justice
142694 Michael F. Cavanagh
Marilyn Kelly
Stephen J. Markman
Diane M. Hathaway
Mary Beth Kelly
WILLIAM UMPHREY, Brian K. Zahra,
Plaintiff-Appellee, Justices
v SC: 142694
COA: 299243
WCAC: 08-000187
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION,
Defendant-Appellant.
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On order of the Court, the application for leave to appeal the January 20, 2011
order of the Court of Appeals is considered and, pursuant to MCR 7.302(H)(1), we
REMAND this case to the Workers’ Compensation Appellate Commission (WCAC) for
additional analysis of the defendant’s argument related to the application of MCL
418.361(1). The WCAC erred in summarily rejecting the defendant’s contention that an
evaluation was required pursuant to Lofton v AutoZone, Inc, 482 Mich 1005 (2008). If it
is determined that the plaintiff is only partially disabled, then a calculation of wage loss
benefits must be made pursuant to MCL 418.361(1), and the WCAC should in that event
modify the plaintiff’s award accordingly.
We do not retain jurisdiction.
HATHAWAY, J., would grant leave to appeal.
I, Corbin R. Davis, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the
foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court.
June 29, 2011 _________________________________________
t0622 Clerk