Beesecker V. Ay Mcdonald Mfg Co

Case Background

On April 10, 2023, April Beesecker filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against her employer A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. alleging violations of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The case was filed in the United States District Court, Iowa Northern. The case was assigned to Chief Judge CJ Williams and referred to Magistrate Judge Mark A Roberts. [Case number: 2:23cv1006]

Cause

April Beesecker, a resident of Dickeyville, Wisconsin, had been employed by Defendant A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. for approximately 10 years as a Customer Service Representative at the company’s Dubuque, Iowa, facility. She was eligible for FMLA leave as of June 2022, having worked more than 1,250 hours in the previous 12-month period and having been employed for over 12 months. A.Y. McDonald employed more than 50 people within a 75-mile radius, making it subject to the FMLA’s requirements. During her employment, Beesecker’s mother required knee surgery, which necessitated ongoing medical treatment.