Defective Briefing Leads to Dismissal of Injured Nurse's Challenge

The Missouri Court of Appeals threw out an injured nurse’s challenge to a grant of summary judgment to her employer on her claims of discrimination and retaliation. Case: Hicks v. Saint Luke’s Northland-Smithville, No. WD85135, 11/29/2022, published. Facts: Latice Hicks worked as a licensed practical nurse for Saint Luke's Northland-Smithville. After that position was eliminated, she transitioned to the role of behavioral health technician. Hicks suffered an on-the-job injury in November 2015 and again in March 2016. Both injuries required medical treatment and time off...