United States Eighth Circuit

Denial of post-trial motions made by defendants, employer and supervisor, following a jury verdict and awards in favor plaintiff on her claim of retaliation in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is affirmed over challenges to: 1) a finding that there was sufficient evidence of FMLA retaliation; 2) a finding that there was sufficient evidence to support an award of liquidated damages plus interest; and 3) a refusal to reduce a back pay award.

Appellate Information

• Decided 05/09/2006
• Published 05/09/2006

Judges

• SMITH, Circuit Judge., Before MURPHY, HANSEN and SMITH, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Dale A. Knoshaug, argued, Des Moines, Iowa, for appellant.


• For Appellees:
  
• Beth A. Townsend, argued, West Des Moines, Iowa, for appellee.