Chappell v. The Bilco Co., No. 11-1243 (8th Cir. 2012)
Annotate this CasePlaintiff sued his employer, alleging that his termination was the result of interference with and retaliation for his exercise of his rights under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), 29 U.S.C. 2601 et seq., and racial discrimination in violation of 42 U.S.C. 1981. The district court granted summary judgment for the employer and plaintiff appealed. The court affirmed the judgment because plaintiff failed to raise a genuine issue of material fact that the employer's actions were a pretext for discrimination. Plaintiff's testimony that the racially hostile environment had abated since his first lawsuit was settled in his numerous uses of FMLA leave without negative consequences supported the employer's non-discriminatory and non-retaliatory justification for plaintiff's termination.
Court Description: Civil Case - Family Medical Leave Act and race discrimination. District court's grant of summary judgment to employer on FMLA interference and retaliation claims are affirmed, as Chappell did not support interference claims and could not show adverse employment action to support retaliation claim or that the justification for his termination was a pretext. On discrimination claim, Chappell failed to show other similarly situated employees were treated more favorably.
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