Barksdale v. Bert's Marketplace

In this action alleging sexual harassment, MCL 37.2103(i); MCL 37.2202(1)(a), and retaliation, MCL 37.2701(a), plaintiff, Laneeka Barksdale, appeals as of right the trial court’s entry of a judgment of no cause of action that effectuated the jury’s verdict. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Plaintiff worked as a waitress and bartender at defendant Bert’s Marketplace from May 10, 2007, until she resigned approximately two months later. During this brief period of employment, plaintiff also worked at Bert’s on Broadway. Bert Dearing owned both establishments. His son, defendant Jai-Lee…