Dow Chemical Co. v. Francis

Renee Francis, a former employee of The Dow Chemical Company, sued Dow and its employee, Joseph Hegyesi, alleging discrimination, fraud, constructive discharge, and retaliation. The trial court granted summary judgment for Dow and Hegyesi on Francis’ fraud claims and dismissed Hegyesi from the ease. The remaining claims against Dow were tried to a jury. After a two-week trial, the jury rejected Francis’ discrimination and constructive-discharge claims. The jury found for Francis on her retaliation claim but awarded zero damages. Based on these findings, the trial court rendered a take-nothing…