Michael Howard v. Nancy Ditsworth

Michael Howard, a white male represented by counsel, appeals the district court’s grant of summary judgment to his employer, J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (“JCP”) and his supervisor, Nancy Ditsworth (“Ditsworth”), in his retaliation suit alleging, inter alia, violations of the Florida Private Whistle Blower Act (“FWA”), Fla. Stat. Ann. §§ 448.102(1) and (3).

On appeal, the Appellees assert that Howard’s FWA claims are barred by the two-year statute of limitations set forth in § 448.103(l)(a). The Appellees maintain that Howard gave oral notice of his intent to cease his employment with JCP on…