Smith v. Electrical System Division of Bristol Corp.

STATON, Judge.

Nancy Smith appeals a grant of summary judgment dismissing her claim of retali atory discharge against Bristol Corporation. She challenges the trial court’s application of law with respect to two issues:

I. Is Bristol’s absence control policy in violation of Indiana law prohibiting discharge of an employee solely in retaliation for pursuing a statutory right?

II. Is Bristol’s absence control policy a device illegally operating to diminish its obligation under Indiana’s Workmen’s Compensation Act?

We affirm.

On September 17, 1985, Smith was hired by Bristol to perform the duties of a…