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Deborah M. Terry appealed a summary judgment in favor of Southern Floral Company in a worker's compensation retaliation case. Terry, a salesperson, suffered multiple work injuries and filed compensation claims, returning to work after earlier incidents. After a back injury in October 1993, she was restricted from work by her doctor in February 1994 and was eventually terminated in August 1994 due to extended absence. Southern offered her first preference for any available opening once she was released. The court found that Southern Floral Company provided a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for termination, consistent with precedent. Terry failed to provide sufficient controverting evidence of a retaliatory motive, thus affirming the trial court's summary judgment.
Terry v. Southern Floral Co. is a workers' compensation case decided in Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston). This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Texas Court of Appeals, 1st District (Houston).
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Deborah M. Terry appealed a summary judgment in favor of Southern Floral Company in a worker's compensation retaliation case. Terry, a salesperson, suffered multiple work injuries and filed compensation claims, returning to work after earlier incidents. After a back injury in October 1993, she was restricted from work by her doctor in February 1994 and was eventually terminated in August 1994 due to extended absence. Southern offered her first preference for any available opening once she was released. The court found that Southern Floral Company provided a legitimate, non-discriminatory reason for termination, consistent with precedent. Terry failed to provide sufficient controverting evidence of a retaliatory motive, thus affirming the trial court's summary judgment.
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