Court Opinion

ID: 9671472
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-24 03:37:12.78884+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:16:10.150204
License: Public Domain

*394Boyle, J.
(concurring in part). On these facts, the favored-work doctrine, codified in MCL 418.301(5)(a); MSA 17.237(301)(5)(a), does not contemplate a permanent forfeiture of benefits. However, the facts of this case do indicate that “the period of such refusal” has not ended. Id. Therefore, while I disagree with the Court of Appeals conclusion that the forfeiture of benefits is permanent, I agree with Chief Justice Brickley that defendant’s bankruptcy did not automatically entitle plaintiff to benefits. I would remand to the Court of Appeals for further proceedings consistent with my opinion.