Clarke v. K Mart Corp.

Plaintiff, Dorothy Clarke, appeals from the trial court’s grant of summary disposition for defendant, Kmart Corporation, under MCR 2.116(C)(8) and (10) with respect to her claims of discrimination, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Defendant cross appeals from the denial of its motion for summary disposition of plaintiff’s claim of assault and battery. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

Plaintiff, her two small children, and her sister had shopped at defendant’s store and purchased many items, including a set of bed sheets. While the items were…