Donajkowski v. Alpena Power Co.

We granted leave in this case to address the scope of the Michigan contribution statute, MCL 600.2925a; MSA 27A.2925(1). Specifically, we are presented with the question whether an employer being sued for sex discrimination based upon the terms of a collective bargaining agreement may seek contribution from a union that was a party to that *245labor agreement. We hold that Michigan law permits an employer to bring such a contribution action.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Plaintiff Christina Donajkowski began working for defendant Alpena Power Company in 1985. In 1986, she became a meter reader, and…