Franzel v. Kerr Manufacturing Co.

Kerr Manufacturing Company (hereafter defendant) appeals by right the jury verdict finding that while defendant did not wrongfully discharge plaintiff Shirley Franzel or commit sexual discrimination against her, defendant did breach the parties’ contract that formed the basis for plaintiff’s return to work in January 1987. Plaintiff cross appeals to determine whether the trial court erred in summarily dismissing plaintiff’s claims under the Civil Rights Act (cra) of intentional gender discrimination, MCL 37.2202(1); MSA 3.548(202)(1), hostile work environment sexual harassment, MCL…