Supreme Court Tosses Injured Worker's Wrongful Termination Claim Against Public Employer

The Nebraska Supreme Court threw out an injured worker’s wrongful termination claim against her public employer, finding the decision to fire her involved an element of judgment of the type that the Legislature intended to shield from tort action. Case: Simpson v. Lincoln Public Schools, No. S-23-490, 03/22/2024, published. Facts: Lynne Simpson worked for Lincoln Public Schools as an at-will employee. In August 2017, Simpson sustained an injury at work. She filed workers' compensation forms with LPS to be reimbursed for examinations and treatment. While reviewing Simpson's med...