Order Michigan Supreme Court Lansing, Michigan

September 29, 2016 Robert P. Young, Jr., Chief Justice

Stephen J. Markman Brian K. Zahra 152758(49) Bridget M. McCormack David F. Viviano Richard H. Bernstein COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER, INC., Joan L. Larsen, Plaintiff-Appellee, Justices SC: 152758 v COA: 322108 Saginaw CC: 13-020416-NF STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant-Appellant. _________________________________________/

On order of the Chief Justice, the motion of the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority for leave to file a brief amicus curiae is GRANTED. The amicus brief submitted on September 23, 2016, is accepted for filing.

I, Larry S. Royster, Clerk of the Michigan Supreme Court, certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of the order entered at the direction of the Court. September 29, 2016 Clerk