Schell v. Baker Furniture Co.

The plaintiffs sued the defendant employer, alleging sexual harassment in the workplace. However, the circuit court dismissed the cases because the plaintiffs failed to appear personally at a settlement conference. The Court of Appeals reversed the dismissals, and remanded the cases for further proceedings. For the reasons stated below, we affirm the judgment of the Court of Appeals.

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Plaintiff Ronda Schell was an employee of defendant Baker Furniture Company. She explains that she worked primarily “in its so-called ‘rubbing’ department where final finishing of furniture is done.” Plaintiff…