Gibson v. Staffco, L.L.C.

THOMPSON, Presiding Judge.

Samantha Kirsten Gibson, as the personal representative of the estate of Christopher Wade Gibson, appeals from the judgment of the Baldwin Circuit Court dismissing the estate’s claim of retaliatory discharge in violation of § 25-5-11.1, Ala. Code 1975, against Staffco, L.L.C., d/b/a Ribs & Reds Restaurant (“Staffco”). For the reasons set forth herein, we reverse the trial court’s judgment.

Christopher Wade Gibson was an employee of Staffco. On October 7, 2008, after his employment with Staffco had been terminated, he filed an action against Staffco in which he alleged…