Worker Can Bring Retaliatory Discharge Suit Before Filing Comp Claim

A Florida appellate court revived an injured worker’s retaliatory discharge suit against his former employer even though he did not file a workers’ compensation claim until after he was fired. Case: Salus v. Island Hospitality Florida Management Inc., No. 4D18-3222, 01/15/2020, published. Facts: William Salus worked for Island Hospitality Florida Management Inc. On March 24, 2017, Salus suffered injuries while at work and informed the company of his injury the next day. He later told Island that he was having difficulty receiving follow-up treatment. Island fired Salus...