Coffey v. DSW Shoe Warehouse, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

REBECCA R. PALLMEYER, United . States District Judge

While working as an assistant store manager for Defendant DSW Shoe Warehouse, Plaintiff Melissa Coffey observed customers she suspected of shoplifting and called the policé. DSW promptly terminated her employment, citing a company policy prohibiting employees in her position from calling law enforcement. In this lawsuit, Plaintiff alleges that her firing violated the Illinois Whistleblower' Act (“IWA”). 740 ILCS 174/15. The parties have filed cross-motions for summary judgment on the question-' of Defendant’s…