Arslanian v. Oakwood United Hospitals, Inc.

Murphy, RJ.

In an earlier, unpublished opinion in this case, Arslanian v Oakwood United Hosps, Inc, issued October 3, 1997 (Docket No. 189349), we held that a previous arbitration proceeding, held pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, barred plaintiff Michael Arslanian’s subsequently filed claims of defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and interference with contract. However, pursuant to Rushton v Meijer, Inc (On Remand), 225 Mich App 156; 570 NW2d 271 (1997), which held that the public policy of this state entitles a plaintiff to direct and immediate review of…