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Brenda Brewer, Deanna Meador, Penny Adams and Sabra Curry v. Lowe's Home Centers Inc.

Tex. App.—12th Dist.March 19, 2015No. 12-14-00155-CV
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Case Details

Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling
Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached
appeal
State
Texas
Circuit
5th Circuit

Related Laws

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Claim Types

RetaliationWrongful Termination

Outcome

This is an appellants' brief in a workers' compensation retaliation case where employees challenge a directed verdict in favor of Lowe's Home Centers. The brief argues that evidence raises a genuine issue of fact regarding whether workers' compensation claims caused the employees' terminations.

What This Ruling Means

**Lowe's Workers Challenge Retaliation Claims** Four female employees - Brenda Brewer, Deanna Meador, Penny Adams, and Sabra Curry - sued Lowe's Home Centers, claiming the company illegally retaliated against them and wrongfully terminated their employment. The workers alleged that Lowe's punished them for filing workers' compensation claims after being injured on the job. Based on the available information, this case involved an appeal to a Texas Court of Appeals, where the workers presented their arguments challenging an earlier court decision. However, the final outcome of this appeal is not clear from the court records provided, as the document appears to be from the workers' legal brief rather than the court's final ruling. **What This Means for Workers:** This case highlights an important protection for employees - companies cannot legally fire or punish workers for filing legitimate workers' compensation claims after workplace injuries. Workers' compensation retaliation is illegal in Texas and most other states. If you're injured at work, you have the right to seek medical treatment and compensation without fear of losing your job. Employees facing similar situations should document any retaliatory actions and consider consulting with an employment attorney to understand their rights and options.

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