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The court denied plaintiff's motion to overcome the prior dismissal and affirmed that plaintiff failed to allege a 'serious health condition' under the FMLA, as she did not establish that extenuating circumstances prevented in-person medical treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CRYOR v. THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
What Happened
An employee at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital filed a lawsuit claiming the hospital retaliated against her and violated her Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rights. The FMLA is a federal law that allows eligible workers to take unpaid time off for serious health conditions without losing their job. The employee argued that the hospital wrongfully treated her during the COVID-19 pandemic when she could not attend medical appointments in person.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with the hospital. The judge ruled that the employee failed to prove she had a "serious health condition" qualifying for FMLA protection. The court found that even though in-person medical visits were difficult during COVID-19, the employee did not show that special circumstances prevented her from getting proper medical treatment and documentation.
Why This Matters
This ruling clarifies that workers seeking FMLA protection must establish they have a qualifying serious health condition with appropriate medical evidence. The decision suggests that pandemic-related obstacles to getting in-person care alone may not be enough to qualify for FMLA protections without additional evidence supporting the claim.
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