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The court granted in part and denied in part defendant's motion for partial summary judgment, dismissing some FMLA claims as time-barred but allowing other employment discrimination and retaliation claims to proceed to trial.
Steinbruber v. Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
What Happened
Steinbruber worked for Battelle Energy Alliance and claimed the company discriminated against her, harassed her, retaliated against her for speaking up, failed to make reasonable work adjustments, and created a hostile work environment. She also alleged she was wrongfully fired.
What the Court Decided
The judge ruled partially in favor of both sides. Some of Steinbruber's claims related to family and medical leave protections came too late—the time limit to sue had expired. However, the judge allowed her other claims about discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination to move forward to trial instead of dismissing them immediately.
Why This Matters
This ruling shows that even if some parts of an employment complaint become too old to pursue, workers may still have other legal protections available. Companies cannot simply avoid accountability by waiting out the clock on every claim. The decision keeps the door open for workers to take cases to trial when employers allegedly mistreat them based on protected reasons.
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