Kae v. Cumberland University

MEMORANDUM

KEVIN H. SHARP, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

This is an employment dispute with a twist. Not only does Plaintiff Sheryl Kae sue her former employer Cumberland University for violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq., she sues for negligence because she fell on the front porch of her home while talking with two fellow university employees.

In- response to Defendant’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment (Docket No. 23) on the negligence claim, Plaintiff argues that Defendant’s filing contravenes the parties’ agreement “to stay potentially . costly medical…