Morris v. Clawson Tank Co

In Morris v. Clawson Tank Co, 221 Mich App 280, 285; 561 NW2d 469 (1997), the plaintiff set forth a prima facie case showing that he was handicapped and the handicap was unrelated to his ability to perform the job. Id. at 284-285. The burden of proof then shifted to the defendant to articulate a legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason for its action. The defendant claimed that its legitimate, nondiscriminatory reason was fear of a future worker's compensation claim if the plaintiff injured his remaining good eye. Id. at 285. Some claim that this case provides a legal basis on which to assert a claim of wrongful termination in violation of Michigan public policy.