Meeka v. D & F CORP.

Plaintiffs, Edward Meeka (plaintiff) and Shirley Meeka, filed a complaint in the Ma-comb Circuit Court alleging age discrimination against Edward Meeka as a result of his layoff by defendant, D & F Corporation. Edward’s wife, Shirley, claims loss of consortium. The trial court granted defendant’s motion for summary disposition pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(10) and dismissed plaintiffs’ suit. Plaintiffs appeal as of right.

Defendant, D & F Corporation, specializes in the manufacturing of products for the auto industry. As defendant’s work is tied to the auto industry, it is subject to downturns in…