Deever v. Hawkeye Window Cleaning, Inc.

DONIELSON, Presiding Judge.

Petitioner Martin D. Deever was employed as a window washer by Hawkeye Window Cleaning, Inc., in March 1987. On November 11, 1987, he asked to leave early to get a part for his car. Deever’s foreman, Howard, gave him permission to leave. However, after Howard checked with the supervisor, Jim, this permission was denied. Howard informed Deever that Jim felt the employees were getting too pushy. Deever then stated that if Jim wanted to push they could go outside, “and we’ll see if he wants his other fucking foot broke.” Howard then told Jim about this statement. Later…