McClements v. Ford Motor Co.

We granted leave to appeal in this case to resolve two questions: (1) whether a common-law claim of negligent retention can be premised on sexual harassment in light of the remedies provided by the Civil Rights Act (CRA), MCL 37.2101 et seq.; and (2) whether an employer can be held liable under the CRA for sexual harassment against a nonemployee. The trial court granted summary disposition to defendant on both issues, ruling that there was insufficient notice to Ford *376to support the negligent retention theory, and that plaintiff could not pursue a claim under the CRA without demonstrating at…