Tag: Human Resources
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Human Resources Expert Not Allowed to Opine on Employees’ Rights
Plaintiff Toby Pack, a CSX employee, applied for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) due to chronic kidney stones. Although CSX initially approved Pack’s application, it subsequently charged him with FMLA misuse and terminated him. Pack sued, alleging that CSX fired him in retaliation for his taking FMLA leave. Pack intended to…
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Human Resources Expert Was Not Allowed to Opine on an Employer’s Obligations
Plaintiff Andrew Brown alleged that CSX Transportation, Inc. violated his rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by subjecting him to CSX’s attendance policy and by suspending and ultimately terminating him for taking FMLA leave. Brown hired Beth De Lima, a “Human Resource / Vocational Rehabilitation consultant,” to offer an expert opinion on…
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Employment Expert’s Testimony on the Work Environment Excluded
This case arises from an employment dispute involving Defendant Gannett Co., Inc., doing business as USA Today. Plaintiff Taylor Bailey, a former Gannett employee, asserted claims against Gannett for breach of contract and sex discrimination under Title VII. Bailey retained Chris S. Thrutchley provide expert opinions and testify regarding Plaintiff’s allegations and Defendant’s alleged conduct…
