by Mark Travis | Mar 7, 2025 | Arbitration
In Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. (S.Ct. No. 23-971, 2/26/25), the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that voluntary dismissals under F.R.C.P. Rule 41(a) may constitute final orders under Rule 60(b), thus paving the way for previously dismissed claims...
by Mark Travis | Mar 1, 2025 | ADA
In Smith v. Newport Utilities (6th Cir., No. 24-5502, 2/27/2025), the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld summary judgment for the employer on the plaintiff’s claim that he was discharged in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smith was a...
by Mark Travis | Feb 21, 2025 | Arbitration
In Gavette v. United Wholesale Mortgage, LLC, 2025 WL 318224 (6th Cir., January 28, 2025), Gavette was terminated and filed suit alleging retaliation based on his request for an accommodation to care for his disabled wife. The employer, United Wholesale, moved to...
by Mark Travis | Jan 15, 2025 | FMLA
In Chapman v. Brentlinger Enterprises (6th Cir. Nos. 23-3582/3613, 12/13/2024), Chapman alleged various claims including employer interference and retaliation under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) following her termination after taking time off to...
by Mark Travis | Nov 1, 2024 | ADEA
In Walden v. General Electric International and Communication Workers of America (6th Cir., No. 24-5141, 10/24/2024), Walden sued his employer and union for age discrimination. The Western District of Kentucky granted summary judgment for the defendants. Walden worked...
