Rouch World LLC v. Department of Civil Rights

Summary

The Michigan Supreme Court granted the Department of Civil Rights' application for leave to appeal before a Court of Appeals decision, limiting review to whether the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act's prohibition on discrimination because of sex includes discrimination based on sexual orientation. The order did not decide that statutory question on the merits. Justice Clement dissented, reasoning that the bypass requirements were not met and that the case should proceed through ordinary appellate review.