Joliet v. Pitoniak
Michigan Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtWeaver, J.
The issue before us is whether plaintiffs claims for violations of the Civil Rights Act (CRA),1 breach of contract, and misrepresentation accrue on the *32dates that the alleged discriminatory acts or misrepresentations occur or on the plaintiffs last day of work. Following our decision in Magee v DaimlerChrysler Corp, 472 Mich 108; 693 NW2d 166 (2005), we hold that a claim of discrimination accrues when the adverse discriminatory acts occur. Thus, if a plaintiffs complaint does not make out a claim of discriminatory discharge, a claim of constructive discharge for a separation from employment…
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