Tag Archives: FMLA

Motion Granted in Klein v. Safelite Autoglass Case

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Emmariah Holcomb

Shelby Klein has been battling a discrimination case for years against Safelite Autoglass, but a final ruling may be closer now following a granted summary motion. The New Jersey case centers around Klein alleging that her former employer, Safelite Autoglass, … Continue reading →

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Former N.J. Safelite Manager Alleges FMLA Violations

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Jenna Reed

Former Safelite AutoGlass manager Shelby Klein filed a lawsuit in the Superior Court of New Jersey against the company alleging her termination was a violation of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Safelite was successful in moving the case to … Continue reading →

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Former Michigan Employee, Safelite Reach Settlement

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Jenna Reed

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, has dismissed a case between former Michigan employee Ernest Bishop and Safelite Group. The two parties involved in the case, which alleged violations to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reached an undisclosed settlement, according to the court. Continue reading →

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Safelite Moves for Summary Judgment While Former Tech Asks for Partial Summary Judgment in FMLA Lawsuit

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Jenna Reed

Safelite’s attorneys have asked the judge for a summary judgment, claiming, “There are no genuine issues of material fact as to any essential element of plaintiff’s claims” in the case brought by a former technician alleging violations to the Family Medical Leave (Act) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The former technician’s attorney has, in turn, requested a partial summary judgment, claiming Safelite “violated the Michigan Bullard-Plawecki Act” by refusing to turn over the plaintiff’s employment file after two requests until first interrogatories. Continue reading →

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Court Refers Case over Alleged Violations of Family Medical Leave Act to Mediation

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Jenna Reed

The Eastern U.S. District Court of Michigan, Northern division, has referred a case against Safelite Group by a former employee to mediation. The case alleges violations to the Family Medial Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The parties involved, a former employee based in Livonia, Mich., and Safelite Group told the court “it may be helpful if this court refers the case to mediation,” according to court documents. The judge agreed. Continue reading →

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