Dixon v. W W Grainger, Inc

Plaintiff brought suit against defendant W. W. Grainger, Inc., alleging breach of employment contract, race and sex discrimination, retaliatory discharge, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Prior to trial, Grainger was granted partial summary disposition on all but the contract and discrimination claims. However, on December 17, 1985, following a three-day jury trial, Wayne Circuit Judge Michael L. Stacey granted a directed verdict in Grainger’s favor on those claims. Plaintiff now appeals as of right, raising four issues. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Defendant is a…