Sec. 861b.
The commission, upon its own motion, or the motion of any party, may dismiss a claim for review, assess costs, or take other disciplinary action when it has been determined that the claim or any of the proceedings with regard to the claim was vexatious by reason of either of the following:
(a) That the claim was taken for purposes of hindrance or delay or without any reasonable basis for belief that there was meritorious issue to be determined on appeal.
(b) That any pleading, motion, argument, petition, brief, document, or appendix filed in the cause or any testimony presented in the cause was grossly lacking in the requirements of propriety or grossly disregarded the requirements of a fair presentation of the issues.
History: Add. 1985, Act 103, Imd. Eff. July 30, 1985 Compiler's Notes: For legislative intent as to severability, see Compiler's note to MCL 418.213.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)
317-1969-8 - Chapter 8 Procedure (418.801...418.899)
Section 418.805 - Record of Injuries; Contents; Reports to Bureau.
Section 418.811 - Compensation; Effect of Savings, Insurance, or Other Benefits.
Section 418.815 - Compensation; Waiver of Right, Validity.
Section 418.823 - Mental Incompetents or Minors.
Section 418.827 - Third Party Liability.
Section 418.831 - Compensation; Acceptance, Effect.
Section 418.833 - Application for Further Compensation; Overpayment, Recoupment.
Section 418.845 - Out-of-State Injuries; Jurisdiction; Benefits.
Section 418.851a - Repealed. 1989, Act 117, Eff. Mar. 30, 1992.
Section 418.852 - Liability of Carrier or Fund; Determination; Reimbursement of Carrier or Fund.
Section 418.855 - Statement of Injured Employee; Copy; Admissibility as Evidence.
Section 418.859 - Repealed. 1989, Act 117, Eff. Mar. 30, 1992.
Section 418.860 - Repealed. 1994, Act 271, Imd. Eff. July 11, 1994.
Section 418.861 - Findings of Fact Conclusive; Questions of Law.
Section 418.861b - Vexatious Claim or Proceedings; Disciplinary Action.
Section 418.863 - Presentation of Certified Copy of Order to Circuit Court; Judgment.
Section 418.865 - Examination by Physicians; Fee.
Section 418.867 - Investigation Commission; Report, Expenses.