O'Reilly v. Rutgers
Docket: No. 06-1522
Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; April 25, 2007; Federal Appellate Court
Laurie O’Reilly appeals the district court’s summary judgment in her Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) case against Rutgers University. The court, led by Circuit Judge McKee, affirms the lower court’s decision, stating that O’Reilly's claims—specifically, that Rutgers' requirement for her to submit a Health Care Provider form to a supervisor instead of a medical professional violated the FMLA and her privacy rights—were without merit. The district court's opinion, dated January 19, 2006, provided a thorough analysis demonstrating that Rutgers was entitled to judgment as a matter of law based on undisputed facts. The appellate court agrees with the district court's reasoning and does not find it necessary to elaborate further.