The Southeast Texas Record reports that a Jefferson County resident recently filed suit against his former employer, Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, alleging that he was fired after filing for workers' compensation benefits in the state of Texas. The plaintiff says that he was terminated on July 29 for "lack of production," but says that the real reason behind his discharge is a form of retaliation for filing a workers' compensation claim. The former employee's complaint was filed on September 30 in the Jefferson County District Court.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff Charles Cunningham claims that because of his termination, he suffered from lost wages, emotional pain, inconvenience, mental anguish and loss of enjoyment of life. The man is now seeking back wages, front pay, exemplary damages, interest, costs and other relief through the lawsuit against Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems.
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