Hungerman v. McCord Gasket Corp.

Plaintiff appeals as of right an order of summary disposition dismissing plaintiff’s claim. Plaintiff had filed suit alleging that defendants wrongfully terminated his employment. Defendants moved for summary disposition under MCR 2.116(C)(7), (10) alleging that plaintiff’s action is barred by a release signed by plaintiff absolving defendants of liability. On appeal, plaintiff alleges that the release is ineffective because he was under duress and defendants made misrepresentations. We disagree and affirm.

The release plaintiff signed stated in part:

In connection with the termination of…