Laguerre v. Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc.

Appellant Victoire Laguerre appeals the final order granting summary judgment in favor of appellee Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc., d/b/a The Palm Beach Post, on her complaint against the Post alleging wrongful discharge in violation of section 440.102, Florida Statutes (2006), the drug-free workplace program under the Workers’ Compensation Law. Because there was no evidence that the newspaper’s drug-free workplace program was instituted pursuant to the statute, Laguerre could not maintain an action for its violation. We affirm.

When Laguerre commenced employment with The Palm Beach Post, as a…