Coleman v. Safeway Stores, Inc.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Lockett, J.:

Plaintiff, an employee covered by a collective bargaining agreement, claims that she was assessed infractions for absences incurred due to work-related injuries and while she was under the care of a physician provided by defendant pursuant to K.S.A. 1987 Supp. 44-510 of the Workers’ Compensation Act. She further asserts that prior to her injuries she had not accumulated enough attendance infractions for termination. Plaintiff s union declined to arbitrate the issue.

Plaintiff filed a petition in the District Court of Sedgwick County alleging…