Hatfield v. St Mary's Medical Center

Defendant appeals as of right the circuit court’s judgment for plaintiff. The judgment was based on a jury verdict arising out of an employment discrimination claim under the Handicappers’ Civil Rights Act (hcra), MCL 37.1101 et seq.; MSA 3.550(101) et seq. We reverse and remand for entry of an order of dismissal.

In 1984,. defendant employed plaintiff as a computer operator, data entry clerk. Her job description provided that she must have "the ability to stand, walk, as well as lift and carry medium weight (average about forty pounds) for four to five percent of work time.” This description…