Wednesday, May 14, 2014

First Circuit: In reversing district court’s decision removing tort and breach of contract complaint (insurer’s refusal to pay for surgery) to federal court and dismissing it, the court held that the Federal Employees Health Benefits Act of 1959 does not completely preempt local-law claims relating to the denial of benefits
Law Court: Oral arguments scheduled, including (10 AM Thursday, May 15) claim that insurer of homeowner’s policy has duty to defend owner of condominium unit in claim brought by condominium association where owner asserts that suit seeks money damages in addition to equitable relief
Eighth Circuit: In reversing district court’s denial of liquidated damages (equal to amount of other damages awarded) following verdict that employer refused to rehire plaintiff because he took FMLA leave, the court held that employer failed to meet its burden of showing good faith where only evidence was that employer refused to rehired plaintiff because of the FMLA leave
MHRC: June 9th Commission Meeting Agenda posted
EEOC: ADA suit filed against employer challenging nationwide attendance policy that assessed employees “points” for absences without permitting any general exception for disability-related absences

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