Date: 11-03-2003

Case Style: Rene M. Palma v. Pharmedica Communications, LLC

Case Number: 3:00CV1128

Judge: Holly B. Fitzsimmons

Court: United States District Court for the District of Connecticut

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Jeffrey S. Bagnell of Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Chimes & Richardson, New Haven, Connecticut

Defendant's Attorney:

Glenn A. Duhl of Siege, O'Connor, Zangari, O'Donnell & Beck, Hartford, Connecticut

Description:

Family Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") claim by former employee of Pharmedica Coummuications, LLC who was terminated after she asked to be allowed to work half-days as recommended by her doctor after bladder surgery. Her request was denied in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act and she was fired after the challenged the decisions of the defendant's CEO.

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $140,000 doubled to $280,000 by the court.

Plaintiff's Experts: Unknown

Defendant's Experts: Unknown

Comments: Editor's Note: The date of the verdict in this case is not available.