Sievers v. Iowa Mutual Insurance Co.

LAVORATO, Justice.

The plaintiff appeals from a summary judgment ruling on her claim against a former employer under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). She also appeals from a jury verdict on her claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA). She contends genuine issues of material fact precluded summary judgment on her FMLA claim and the district court erred in instructing the jury on her ADEA claim. We affirm.

I. Background Facts.

Gwenda Sievers worked for Iowa Mutual Insurance Company in the commercial lines department from 1974 until May 17, 1995, when she resigned at age…