Appeals Court: Laid-Off Employee’s Retaliation Claim Should’ve Been Dismissed
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.
Prevailing Whistleblower Plaintiffs Can Collect Post-Judgment Fees
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.
Whistleblower Loses at Summary Disposition
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
Whistleblowers Protection Act Clarified
It remanded the case back to the COA for consideration of the plaintiff’s claim that her termination was a violation of public policy.