Sec. 8. (a) A personal services attendant who is hired by the individual in need of self-directed in-home care is an employee of the individual in need of self-directed in-home care.
(b) The office of the secretary is not liable for any actions of a personal services attendant or an individual in need of self-directed in-home care.
(c) A personal services attendant and an individual in need of self-directed in-home care are each liable for any negligent or wrongful act or omission in which the person personally participates.