MI HB5178

Expands the definition of "intentional tort" allowing employees to sue employers outside workers' compensation by lowering the standard from "certain to occur" injury to "substantial risk" an injury would occur

Creates a new exception to the exclusive remedy rule when an employer commits a serious or willful violation of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act or its rules and standards

Increases weekly workers' compensation benefits by 100% for employees injured due to an employer's serious or willful MIOSHA violation

Changes whether an act constitutes an intentional tort from a question of law decided by the court to a question of fact decided by a jury

Modifies language so employers are "considered to have intended an injury" rather than requiring proof the employer "specifically intended" the injury