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The court granted defendant's motion for summary judgment in part and denied it in part. Plaintiff's FMLA notice and defamation claims were dismissed, but his FMLA interference and retaliation claims proceeded to trial, creating genuine issues of material fact.
Raleigh v. Service Employees International Union
What Happened
Raleigh sued his union employer claiming he faced retaliation and unfair treatment after taking time off under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). He also claimed the union damaged his reputation through false statements and wrongfully fired him.
What the Court Decided
The court split its decision. It dismissed Raleigh's claims that the union failed to give proper notice about leave and that it made false statements about him. However, the court allowed his claims to move forward that the union punished him for taking leave and interfered with his right to take protected time off. The case did not end—these remaining claims now go to trial before a jury.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling shows that employers cannot automatically dismiss worker complaints about retaliation for using family and medical leave. While not every claim survives court scrutiny, workers have a genuine chance to prove their cases if they can show evidence of employer punishment for taking protected leave. The case reminds employers to be careful about how they treat workers who use FMLA rights.
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