McCalla v. Ellis

Following a jury trial in Washtenaw Circuit Court, defendant Electrolux Corporation was found liable to plaintiff in the amount of $186,000 for sexual harassment resulting in employment discrimination in violation of the Civil Rights Act. Electrolux appeals as of right and plaintiff has cross-appealed on an issue related to the amount awarded. We affirm the jury verdict, but remand for further consideration of the damages awarded.

Richard Ellis was a supervisor formerly employed by defendant Electrolux, a subsidiary of defendant Consolidated Foods. Plaintiff McCalla had been hired by Ellis to…