EEOC Claim – Retaliation

By: Derek Hawkins//September 29, 2020//

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7^th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Name: Frank Pierri v. Medline Industries, Inc.,

Case No.: 19-3356

Officials: WOOD, BARRETT, and SCUDDER, Circuit Judges.

Focus: EEOC Claim – Retaliation

Frank Pierri was a chemist for Medline Industries. Initially, he did well at the company, but problems arose after he asked for accommodations to enable him to take care of his ailing grandfather. Medline was receptive, and it ultimately gave him limited time off for this purpose under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Pierri asserts that his supervisor then became so hostile to him that he needed personal time off because of the stress. He left on FMLA leave and never returned. Medline eventually terminated his employment, causing Pierri to sue the company. The district court granted summary judgment for Medline, and we affirm.

Affirmed

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Derek A Hawkins is trademark corporate counsel for Harley-Davidson. Hawkins oversees the prosecution and maintenance of the Harley-Davidson’s international trademark portfolio in emerging markets.

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