Legal Opinion
James Frazier, Cross-Appellant/appellee v. Iowa Beef Processors, Inc., Appellant/cross-Appellee
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided January 19, 2000No. 99-1630, 99-1632PublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BATTEY, District Judge.
James Frazier (Frazier) sued his former employer, Iowa Beef Processors, Inc. (IBP) alleging a discharge in violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act, 29 U.S.C. §§ 2601 et seq. (FMLA). Frazier also alleged retaliatory discharge in violation of public policy under Iowa law. A jury returned a $120,000 verdict on both claims consisting of $80,000 for back pay and $40,000 for emotional distress. Pursuant to IBP’s post-trial motion, the trial court 2 granted judgment as a matter of law (JAML) in favor of IBP on the FMLA claim. On the retaliatory discharge verdict, the…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- Niblo v. Parr Manufacturing, Inc.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1989
- Warren Vanskike v. Union Pacific Railroad Company, a Corporation, and Burlington Northern Railroad Company, a CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1984
- Fell v. Kewanee Farm Equipment Co.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1990
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