Lind v. City of Battle Creek

Plaintiff, a white police officer, alleges that defendant violated the Michigan Civil Rights Act, MCL 37.2202(l)(a), when it promoted a black officer, rather than plaintiff, to the supervisory position of police sergeant on the basis of race.1 The issue is whether such a claim of “reverse discrimination” must satisfy standards different from those required of other claims of discrimination. Having granted leave to appeal and heard argument, this Court concludes as follows:(1) MCL 37.2202(l)(a) provides that “[a]n employer shall not. . . discriminate against an individual with respect to…