Morris v. Clawson Tank Co.

We are called upon to determine the scope of the plaintiffs duty to mitigate damages in the context of a discriminatory discharge suit under the Handicappers’ Civil Rights Act. MCL 37.1101 et seq.\ MSA 3.550(101) et seq.

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The plaintiff was employed as a general laborer by the defendant, a manufacturer of underground storage and waste tanks. The plaintiff lost an eye on August 13, 1989, in an incident not related to his work at Clawson Tank. He reported back to Clawson Tank one month later with a note from his physician stating that he was able to return to work. At this point, however, he was…