Worker Justice
Farmers’ Advance: Michigan Supreme Court hears case over workers’ compensation for undocumented immigrants
“When government officials act unconstitutionally, they can be held accountable,” said David Muraskin, an attorney with agricultural law firm FarmSTAND, representing MIRC in the case.
Michigan Advance: Michigan Supreme Court justices question governor’s immunity, timeliness of worker’s comp lawsuit
In a press conference prior to the oral arguments, Muraskin described this lawsuit as a question of Michiganders’ ability to take their government to court over perceived wrongs. “That would…
Michigan Public: Michigan high court hears case about workers’ comp for undocumented immigrants
MIRC rejected that argument, its lawyers claiming instead that the harm is ongoing since the workers’ comp denials continue to increase the group’s call volume. Speaking in the lobby outside…
MLive: Lawsuit over workers’ comp for undocumented immigrants lands in Michigan Supreme Court
“The governor has been playing a game throughout this case. She has insisted on immunity up to this court and that is why she’s been able to delay this case…
Bloomberg Law: Michigan Justices Urged to Revive Immigrant Worker Benefit Case
The state Court of Appeals tossed the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center’s case against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) because it wrongly concluded that the group blew past a one-year filing deadline…
Law 360: Mich. Justice Unsure Gov. Exempt From 1-Year Claim Deadline
The case has been stymied by a provision of the Michigan Court of Claims Act requiring plaintiffs suing the state to either bring a claim or file a notice of…
CBS News: Immigrant advocates challenge Michigan workers’ comp policy, seek pay for undocumented workers hurt on the job
“This case isn’t about recovering any damages passed; it’s simply saying that the governor has to comply with the law going forward,” said David Muraskin, managing director for litigation, FarmSTAND.
Michigan Advance: Advocates challenge Whitmer policy in Michigan Supreme Court Wednesday over workers’ comp denials
“That would mean that when the governor has a policy of any unconstitutional conduct, including this one, the fact that she got away with it for a year would keep…
The Detroit Free Press: Michigan Supreme Court hears case over workers’ compensation for undocumented immigrants
“When government officials act unconstitutionally, they can be held accountable,” said David Muraskin, an attorney with agricultural law firm FarmSTAND, representing MIRC in the case.