The DMB-1104 Form "CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE OF MICHIGAN" is the only allowable form to be submitted for the State Administrative Board determination. The form must be signed and notarized.

If a claim against the State of Michigan is for $1,000.00 or more, the State Administrative Board does not have jurisdiction and the claim needs to be filed with the Court of Claims, Ingham County Circuit Court, 313 W. Kalamazoo Street, P. O. Box 40771, Lansing, Michigan 48901-7971.

In accordance with MCL 600.6419 (10) or MSA 27A.6419, the State Administrative Board is vested with authority upon advice of the Attorney General to consider and allow claims against the State of Michigan, its departments, officers, and colleges and universities for an amount less than $1,000.00 for the loss of personal property or personal injury.

The State Administrative Board is vested with authority to delegate its authority to determine whether to allow any claim of $500.00 or less by a State employee for loss or damage to personal property to the head of the State department in which the claimant is employed, pursuant to MCL 600.6420. or MSA 27A.6420, except claims for eye glasses, jewelry over $50.00, cash over $100.00, and personal vehicle claims must come before the Board.

All other forms of compensation must be considered prior to any payment by the State. This would include personal insurance or vehicle insurance.

Claims for highway defects are decided under MCL 691.1402. In order to prevail, a claimant must show: 1) Failure to maintain "the improved portion of the highway designed for vehicular travel" reasonably safe and fit for travel (design); 2) Notice of condition given to Michigan Department of Transportation 30 days before the accident (constructive notice); and 3) Where the defective condition caused or was a contributing factor to the damages suffered.