An employee who was laid-off after 1) reported a co-worker’s conduct to supervisors & 2) considered notifying the police of the conduct didn’t offer enough evidence to proceed with a retaliation claim.

The plaintiffs who prevailed in a WPA lawsuit could recover post-judgment attorney fees under MCL 15.364, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in a published opinion.

Plaintiffs have a right to a jury trial in Circuit Court when bringing actions against the state under the ELCRA, the Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled in a published decision.

The COA in Kevin Smith v City of Flint, a for publication opinion, affirms lower court grant of summary disposition on Plaintiff’s claim under the Whistleblowers’ Protection Act

It remanded the case back to the COA for consideration of the plaintiff’s claim that her termination was a violation of public policy.

An employee who was fired after reporting a suspected future violation of law could not bring a retaliatory discharge claim under the Whistleblowers’ Protection Act.