Lally v. Copygraphics

This case has its roots in an accident on March 18, 1975 in which plaintiff Jo Ann Lally was injured while working for defendant Copygraphics at its plant. She returned to work March 31 and was discharged April 11, after having been told her medical bills would not be paid.

Plaintiff filed a workers’ compensation petition on the day of her discharge. Subsequently, she received a compensation award of $1870 for permanent disability and $114.29 for temporary disability.

On April 22, 1975 plaintiff submitted a verified complaint to the Division on Civil Rights charging that her employment had been…