Jackson v. Personal Representative of Donald Comb

**What Happened** A Baltimore Police Department employee sued after being transferred to a different position while he was on medical leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The worker claimed the department violated his rights by moving him during his protected leave time and that this transfer was punishment for taking medical leave in the first place. **What the Court Decided** The court allowed the case to move forward by rejecting the Baltimore Police Department's request to throw out the lawsuit. The judge found that the employee had presented believable claims that the department interfered with his FMLA rights and retaliated against him for using medical leave. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling reinforces important protections for workers who need medical leave. It shows that employers cannot transfer or reassign employees simply because they're using their legal right to take FMLA leave. The decision also confirms that workers can fight back when they believe their employer has punished them for taking protected medical leave. This case demonstrates that courts will take seriously claims that employers interfere with or retaliate against workers for using their FMLA benefits.