Foehr v. Republic Automotive Parts, Inc

In this wrongful discharge action, the jury found for plaintiff. He was awarded past damages of $262,413 and future damages of $692,603. Defendant appeals as of right from the final judgment. Plaintiff has also filed a cross appeal. We affirm the jury’s verdict, but reverse the trial court’s decision to grant defendant summary disposition of plaintiffs claim of age discrimination.

Defendant first claims error in the trial court’s decision to deny its motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. We disagree. Plaintiff presented sufficient evidence, based upon a legitimate expectations…