Jones v. Burkart Foam, Inc.

This action was brought by the plaintiff, Gene Earl Jones, to recover damages for the alleged wrongful discharge from his employment by the defendants, Burkart Foam, Inc. (count I), and personnel manager Don Hook (count II). The trial court granted defendants’ motions for summary judgment from which plaintiff appeals. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiff began working for Burkart Foam, Inc., in September 1984. Plaintiff took several medical leaves of absence due to complications resulting from diabetes during his employment with Burkart. On April 10, 1989, plaintiff injured his right hand at work…