Sec. 345. If death results from the injury, the employer shall pay, or cause to be paid, the reasonable expense of the employee's last sickness, funeral, and burial. The cost of the funeral and burial shall not exceed $6,000.00 or the actual cost, whichever is less. Any person who performed such service or incurred such liability may file an application with the bureau. A worker's compensation magistrate may order the employer to pay such sums.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 418.345
Death resulting from injury; expense of last sickness, funeral, and burial; payment by employer; limitation; application; order
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case Cruz v. Chevrolet Grey Iron Division of General Motors Corp. (1976)
Most recently applied in Petersen v. Magna Corp. (July 2009)
1969, Act 317, Eff
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