Miller v. AT&T Corp.
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
250 F.3d 820 (2001)
- Written by Kelsey Libby, JD
Facts
Kimberly Miller (plaintiff) was employed by AT&T Corporation (defendant) as an account representative. Miller missed work from December 27, 1996, through January 1, 1997, due to illness. On December 28, Miller visited the doctor and was diagnosed with the flu, as well as severe dehydration and low white-blood-cell and platelet counts. On December 30, Miller returned to the doctor, and her white-blood-cell and platelet counts were improved but still low. The doctor provided Miller with a work-excuse slip for December 28 through January 1. Miller requested leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for December 27 through January 1. AT&T denied the request, reasoning that the flu was not a serious health condition and she did not receive treatment on two or more occasions. Miller was terminated as a result. Miller sued AT&T for violation of the FMLA, and the district court entered summary judgment for Miller. AT&T appealed, arguing that the flu is not a serious health condition under the FMLA and that certain regulatory definitions are overly broad.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Wilkins, J.)
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