Hunt v. DaVita, Inc., No. 11-2509 (7th Cir. 2012)
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Plaintiff had worked for defendant for 19 years when she had a heart attack requiring bypass surgery and went on medical leave. While on leave, she also received treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. After six months of leave, defendant terminated her employment pursuant to its established leave policy. Defendant told plaintiff that she was eligible for re-hire to her position once she was medically cleared to work again. Hunt then filed suit, alleging that she was fired in retaliation for her intention to file a workers’ compensation claim related to her carpal tunnel syndrome. The district court granted defendant summary judgment on the retaliation claims. The Seventh Circuit affirmed. Plaintiff offered no evidence that the relevant decision-maker even knew of her potential workers’ compensation claim or was influenced by anyone who did know.
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