Thompson v. Sprint United Management Co.

No. 95-193-A (E.D. Va. filed Feb. 9, 1995) ; Clearinghouse Number: 50776

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Terminated Employee Challenges Employer’s Interference with His Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act

Abstract

The parties have settled this action alleging violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), 29 U.S.C. §§ 2601 et seq. Plaintiff employee alleged that defendant employer terminated his employment after he stayed home on several occasions to care for his child, who suffers from asthma. Plaintiff alleged that, although he informed defendant of his need to take intermittent leave to care for his child when her asthma flared up and he applied for FMLA leave, defendant charged him with “unscheduled vacation.” Plaintiff claimed that defendant discriminated against him by refusing to allow him to exercise his rights under the FMLA to work overtime. Plaintiff also claimed that defendant violated the FMLA by disciplining him and ultimately firing him for taking FMLA leave to care for his child. Plaintiff sought reinstatement, restoration of health benefits, damages in the amount of his lost wages and medical expenses, plus interest, and attorney fees and costs. Counsel notes that the case was settled to mutual satisfaction of the parties on confidential terms.

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Attorney Information
Plaintiff represented by Mary Strimel, Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Inc., 4080 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA, 22030-4014, (703) 246-4500.
Docket Date
1995-02-09 00:00:00+00:00

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