Monson v. Iowa Civil Rights Commission

NEUMAN, Justice.

Appellant Ron Monson’s employment was terminated after he missed extended periods of work to care for his terminally ill child. Claiming his termination was a product of “vicarious disability discrimination,” Monson sought relief from the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. The Commission rejected Monson’s claim and he petitioned for judicial review. The district court dismissed Monson’s action on jurisdictional grounds. We affirm.

The facts are undisputed. Ron Monson was employed for several years as an asphalt plant manager for appellee Martin Marietta Aggregates, Inc. Following…