Sec. 141.
In an action to recover damages for personal injury sustained by an employee in the course of his employment or for death resulting from personal injuries so sustained it shall not be a defense:
(a) That the employee was negligent, unless it shall appear that such negligence was wilful.
(b) That the injury was caused by the negligence of a fellow employee.
(c) That the employee had assumed the risks inherent in or incidental to, or arising out of his employment, or arising from the failure of the employer to provide and maintain safe premises and suitable appliances.
History: 1969, Act 317, Eff. Dec. 31, 1969 Popular Name: Act 317
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 418 - Worker's Disability Compensation
Act 317 of 1969 - Worker's Disability Compensation Act of 1969 (418.101 - 418.941)
317-1969-1 - Chapter 1 Coverage and Liability (418.101...418.171)
Section 418.101 - Short Title.
Section 418.111 - Persons Subject to Act.
Section 418.118 - Domestic Servants.
Section 418.119 - Licensed Real Estate Salesperson or Associate Real Estate Broker as Employee.
Section 418.120 - Employee of Franchisee as Employee of Franchisor.
Section 418.121 - Private Employers; Voluntary Assumption of Coverage.
Section 418.125 - Consistent Discharges to Evade Act; Presumption, Penalty.
Section 418.131 - Exclusive Remedy; Exception; “Employee” and “Employer” Defined.
Section 418.141 - Employee; Action for Personal Injury or Death, Defenses Abolished.
Section 418.151 - Employers Subject to Act.