The cases include whether Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Lake Superior State universities owe students tuition and room and boarding fee refunds for cancelling in-person classes due to COVID-19.
Also, whether the state owes gyms, bowling alleys and recreation centers compensation for lost business due to COVID restrictions.
Another pending decision is on whether a Republican-led Legislature skirted the Michigan Constitution by diluting minimum wage increases and mandatory paid sick leave initiatives instead of letting the questions go to the ballot.
The court delayed deciding a case on whether sneakers used to kick a victim can be considered a dangerous weapon.
It’s giving the parties 28 days to file more briefs.
