Raymond v. U.S.A. Healthcare Center-Fort Dodge, L.L.C.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING DEFENDANTS MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

BENNETT, Chief Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.INTRODUCTION. 1049

A. Factual Background. 1049

B. Procedural Background 1051

II. LEGAL ANALYSIS.1052

A. Standards For Summary Judgment.1052

B. Arguments Of The Parties .1054

1. U.S.A. Healthcare’s initial argument.1054

2. Raymond’s resistance.1055

3. U.S.A. Healthcare’s reply.1055

C. Discussion.1056

1. Elements of a retaliation claim under Iowa law.1056

2. Raymond’s showing on the required elements.1060

III. CONCLUSION.1062

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