Philip Della Santina of Brighton has been re-appointed to the Workers’ Compensation Board of Magistrates by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Della Santina earned his bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Capital University in Ohio. He earned his juris doctorate from Wayne State University Law School.
Della Santina’s term expires on Jan. 26, 2027.
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Magistrates was established as an autonomous entity within the Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency per Executive Order No. 2019-13. Only workers’ compensation magistrates can hear cases for which an application for hearing has been filed with the Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency. The Board of Magistrates hears cases regarding any dispute that arises under the Michigan Worker’s Disability Compensation Act of 1969.
This appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.
