Avant v. National Bank of Detroit

On February 4, 1976, plaintiff filed a complaint with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights claiming that because of her sex and race she was unfairly demoted and bypassed for a merit increase. While the matter was pending, on May 6, 1976, plaintiff started a suit for damages alleging essentially the same facts. Defendant filed motions for summary judgment and accelerated judgment, which were denied.

Defendant appeals by leave granted claiming that plaintiff has failed to exhaust her administrative remedies before the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.

The claim is without merit. Pompey v…