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Plaintiff prevailed on his FMLA interference claim after jury trial. The court denied defendant Commonwealth Serum Laboratories Behring's post-trial motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, upholding the jury's finding that plaintiff was entitled to FMLA-protected leave and was improperly terminated for exercising those rights.
Bynum v. Commonwealth Serum Laboratories Behring
What Happened
An employee at Commonwealth Serum Laboratories Behring took leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), a federal law that protects workers who need time off for serious health conditions or family matters. The company allegedly denied him the leave he was entitled to and then fired him for trying to use his rights.
What the Court Decided
A jury found that the company violated the employee's FMLA rights. The judge rejected the company's attempt to overturn the verdict and awarded the employee $57,500 in damages.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reinforces that employers cannot punish workers for taking legally protected leave. If you need medical leave or family time covered under FMLA, your job is protected. This ruling sends a clear message: companies that fire employees for exercising FMLA rights will face serious financial consequences. Workers facing similar situations now have stronger legal precedent to support their claims.
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