Bic Corp. v. Administrator, Unemployment, No. Cv97 05 98 60s (Jun. 26, 2000)

**What Happened** Lisa Lotto worked for BIC Corporation but quit her job due to what she claimed was a hostile work environment that was making her multiple sclerosis condition worse. When she applied for unemployment benefits, BIC Corporation fought against her receiving them, arguing that she quit voluntarily and therefore shouldn't qualify for unemployment compensation. **What the Court Decided** The court ruled in favor of Lotto and against BIC Corporation. The court upheld an earlier decision that Lotto had "good cause" to quit her job because of problems caused by her employer. The court agreed that the hostile work environment at BIC was making her medical condition worse, which gave her a valid reason to leave. **Why This Matters for Workers** This ruling is important because it shows that workers with disabilities can still qualify for unemployment benefits even if they quit their jobs, as long as they can prove their employer created conditions that harmed their health. Workers don't have to stay in jobs where hostile work environments are worsening their medical conditions - they can leave and still receive unemployment support while looking for new work.