Linebaugh v. Sheraton Michigan Corp.

Plaintiffs, Sherry and Russell Linebaugh, appeal as of right from the Cheboygan Circuit Court’s March 5, 1990, order granting defendants’ motion for summary disposition with regard to plaintiffs’ claims of defamation, sexual harassment, and intentional or reckless infliction of emotional distress. This case emanates from the circulation of a cartoon in Sherry Linebaugh’s workplace. The cartoon, which can be interpreted as depicting Sherry Linebaugh (hereafter plaintiff) and a male co-worker in a sexually compromising position, was drawn by defendant Rick Herring. We affirm in part and reverse…