Legal Opinion
Rhein v. ADT Automotive, Inc.
New Mexico Supreme Court
Decided November 26, 1996No. 23285PublishedCited by 19 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
RANSOM, Justice.
1. This is a retaliatory discharge suit against ADT Automotive, Inc. David Rhein claimed that he was terminated because he alerted the New Mexico Department of Occupational Health & Safety (OSHA) about respiratory safety violations at ADT’s paint and body shop, and Timothy Michaels claimed that he was terminated because he was about to file a workers’ compensation claim for injuries resulting from these safety violations. 1 At trial, the jury returned verdicts for compensatory damages of $235,000 for Rhein and $75,000 for Michaels. The court had refused to instruct on…
2Cases cited33 opinions
- State v. RoyNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1936
- Chavez v. Manville Products Corp.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1989
- Collins on Behalf of Collins v. TabetNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1991
- Vigil v. ArzolaNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1983
- Michelson v. HouseNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1950
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3Cited by19 opinions
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