Pendleton v. AT&T Services, Inc.

**What happened:** A person was called for jury duty in Saginaw County and was injured while reporting to serve as a juror. They filed a claim for workers' compensation benefits, arguing that they should be covered since they were performing a civic duty required by law. The county likely disputed this, arguing that jurors aren't technically employees and therefore shouldn't receive workers' compensation benefits for jury service injuries. **What the court decided:** The court ruled in favor of the injured juror. The judge determined that under Michigan's workers' compensation law, a person summoned for jury duty is considered an employee of the county. This means they're entitled to disability benefits if they get hurt while reporting for or performing jury service. **Why this matters for workers:** This ruling provides important protection for people called to jury duty. If you're injured while fulfilling this civic obligation – whether traveling to court, in the courthouse, or during jury service – you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits from the county. This helps ensure that citizens aren't financially penalized for participating in the justice system, as jury service is a required civic duty that shouldn't leave people without support if accidents occur.