Wednesday, February 9, 2000
Karen Irven v. Dept. of Health & Rehabilitative Services

No. 94,926

Place of Origin
Polk County

Facts
Irven sued HRS on grounds it illegally fired her after she disclosed alleged misconduct by fellow workers in a child abuse case. At trial she won back pay and related damages. On appeal, the Second District reversed and instructed the trial court to enter judgment in favor of HRS. Irven appeals.