Krista M. Boggs of Denton filed a lawsuit against her former employer, Automotive Operations, for violating the Family and Medical Leave Act last month in the Sherman Division of the East District of Texas.

Boggs was employed by the defendant, operating as Pat Lobb Toyota of McKinney, from October 2006 to October 2008 as a car title administrator.  In August 2008, Boggs requested 30 days of family medical leave to attend to her husband who was suffering from diabetes-related complications.  She later requested a four week extension.  Upon returning on Oct. 29th, 2008 her things were packed and she was terminated from her position.

A Human Resources Manager at the company offered Bogg a position as a cashier, however Bogg was unable to take the position due to an arm injury that would not let her perform the repetitive tasks that a cashier's position would require.  

Boggs is seeking damages for loss of earning capacity, mental anguish and stress, financial and punitive damages and attorney's fees.

If you or someone you know has been the victim of a violation of FMLA regulations, contact the Houston Family and Medical Leave Attorneys of Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 to learn more about your rights.